Part 2 Networks, services and the radio spectrum

Chapter 2 Spectrum use

Limitations and exemptions applied to spectrum use

166 Exemption from need for wireless telegraphy licence

After section 1 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 there shall be inserted—

“1AA Exemption from need for wireless telegraphy licence

(1) If OFCOM are satisfied that the condition in subsection (2) is satisfied as respects the use of stations or apparatus of any particular description, they shall make regulations under section 1 of this Act exempting the establishment, installation and use of any station or apparatus of that description from the prohibition in that section.

(2) That condition is that the use of stations or apparatus of that description is not likely to involve any undue interference with wireless telegraphy.”