Part 2

Networks, services and the radio spectrum
Chapter 2

Spectrum use

Criminal proceedings etc.

Amount of penalty under s. 175
176
1
The amount of a penalty imposed under section 175 is to be such amount, not exceeding the greater of the following, as OFCOM think fit, namely—
a
£250,000; and
b
5 per cent. of the relevant amount of gross revenue.
2
In subsection (1) “the relevant amount of gross revenue” means the amount specified in section 177.
3
The Secretary of State may by order amend this section so as to substitute a different amount for the amount for the time being specified in subsection (1)(a).
4
No order is to be made containing provision authorised by subsection (3) unless a draft of the order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.
S. 176 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)