SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3Electronic communications code: consequential amendments

PART 1General provision

2References to the code or provisions of the code

1

In any enactment passed or made before the commencement date, unless the context requires otherwise—

a

a reference to the existing code is to be read as a reference to the new code;

b

a reference to a provision of the existing code listed in column 1 of the table is to be read as a reference to the provision of the new code in the corresponding entry in column 2.

2

This paragraph does not affect the amendments made by Part 2 of this Schedule or the power to make amendments by regulations under section 6.

3

This paragraph does not affect section 17(2) of the Interpretation Act 1978 (effect of repeal and re-enactment) in relation to any reference to a provision of the existing code not listed in the table.

Existing code

New code

Paragraph 9

Part 8

Paragraph 21

Part 6

Paragraph 23

Part 10

Paragraph 29

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