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Telecommunications Act 2001

Networks - Maintenance of networks - Miscellaneous

152: Offence to contravene any of sections 149 to 151

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"Breaking certain network operator rules is an offence and can result in a fine."

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If you are a network operator and you break any of the rules in sections 149 to 151, you commit an offence. You can be fined up to $10,000 if you are found guilty. The court can also order you to pay compensation to fix any problems you caused.

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Part 4Networks
Maintenance of networks: Miscellaneous

152Offence to contravene any of sections 149 to 151

  1. A network operator who contravenes any of sections 149 to 151 commits an offence.

  2. A network operator who commits an offence against subsection (1) is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000.

  3. In addition to any fine imposed under subsection (2), a court may make any order relating to compensation that it thinks fit.

Notes
  • Section 152(2): amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).