Communications Act 2003

123Enforcement of s. 120 conditions
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(1)Sections 94 to 96 apply in relation to a contravention of conditions set under section 120 as they apply in relation to a contravention of a condition set under section 45.

(2)The amount of the penalty imposed under section 96 as applied by this section is to be such amount not exceeding £100,000 as OFCOM determine to be—

(a)appropriate; and

(b)proportionate to the contravention in respect of which it is imposed.

(3)In making that determination OFCOM must have regard to—

(a)any representations made to them by the notified provider;

(b)any steps taken by him towards complying with the conditions contraventions of which have been notified to him under section 94 (as applied); and

(c)any steps taken by him for remedying the consequences of those contraventions.

(4)The Secretary of State may by order amend this section so as to substitute a different maximum penalty for the maximum penalty for the time being specified in subsection (2).

(5)No order is to be made containing provision authorised by subsection (4) unless a draft of the order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.