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Radiocommunications Act 1989

Transitional provisions - Transitional rights in relation to AMPS B Band

154: Interpretation

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"What 'incumbent' means in the Radiocommunications Act"

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When you read sections 155 to 161, the term 'incumbent' has a special meaning. It refers to the company that holds a radio licence for a certain frequency. This can be Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Limited, Telecom Cellular Limited, or a subsidiary of Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Limited, depending on who holds the licence before a record of management rights is made under section 10(2). You need to look at who holds the licence to know what 'incumbent' means in each case. The company that holds the licence is the one that is referred to as the 'incumbent'. This meaning applies unless the context says otherwise.

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154Interpretation

  1. In sections 155 to 161, unless the context otherwise requires, the term incumbent, in relation to any frequency to which section 155 applies, means,—

  2. where Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Limited holds a radio licence in relation to that frequency immediately before a record of management rights is recorded pursuant to section 10(2) in relation to that frequency, that company:
    1. where Telecom Cellular Limited holds a radio licence in relation to that frequency immediately before a record of management rights is recorded pursuant to section 10(2) in relation to that frequency, that company:
      1. where a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Limited holds a radio licence in relation to that frequency immediately before a record of management rights is recorded pursuant to section 10(2) in relation to that frequency, that subsidiary.

        Notes
        • Section 154(a): amended, on , by section 54 of the Radiocommunications Amendment Act 2000 (2000 No 8).
        • Section 154(b): amended, on , by section 54 of the Radiocommunications Amendment Act 2000 (2000 No 8).
        • Section 154(c): amended, on , by section 54 of the Radiocommunications Amendment Act 2000 (2000 No 8).