44. Ofcom's Powers to grant wireless telegraphy licences and provide for exemptions.

It is unlawful either:

1.  

   (1)     to establish or use¹ a wireless telegraphy station²; or

2.  

   (2)     to install or use wireless telegraphy apparatus³,

except under and in accordance with a licence (a 'wireless telegraphy licence') granted by Ofcom⁴ under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006⁵.

A person who contravenes this requirement commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a penalty⁶.

Ofcom may by regulations exempt from the requirement for a licence⁷ the establishment, installation or use of wireless telegraphy stations or wireless telegraphy apparatus of such classes or descriptions as may be specified in the regulations, either absolutely or subject to such