Part 2

Networks, services and the radio spectrum
Chapter 1

Electronic communications networks and services

Security of public electronic communications networks and services: designated vendor directions

Inspection notices: enforcement of compliance
105Z17
1
Sections 96A to 100, 102 and 103 apply in relation to—
a
a contravention of a duty imposed by an inspection notice, or
b
a contravention of the duty imposed by section
105Z15
(3)
,
as they apply in relation to a contravention of a condition set under section 45, other than an SMP apparatus condition.
2
Subsection
(1)
is subject to subsections
(3)
and
(4)
.
3
In its application in relation to a contravention referred to in subsection
(1)
, section 96B(5) has effect as if the maximum penalty specified were £50,000 per day.
4
In its application in relation to a contravention referred to in subsection
(1)
, section 97(1) has effect as if the maximum penalty specified were £10 million.
5
The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section so as to substitute a different amount for the amount for the time being specified in subsection
(3)
or
(4)
.
6
No regulations are to be made containing provision authorised by subsection
(5)
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.
Ss. 105Z1-105Z7 and cross-heading inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 15(2), 28(1)(c)
Ss. 105Z14-105Z17 inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 19(2), 28(1)(c)