Section 105Z17: Inspection notices: enforcement of compliance

Communications Act 2003 · 2003 c. 21View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 2: Networks, services and the radio spectrum — Chapter 1: Electronic communications networks and services

Sections 96A to 100, 102 and 103 apply in relation to—

a contravention of a duty imposed by an inspection notice, or
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.

Subsection (1) is subject to subsections (3) and (4).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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