Chapter Number and Title of Enactment

Chapter:

106Title:Telecommunications Ordinance

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Table of contents of enactment:
Cap 106 Long title
Cap 106 Part 1Preliminary
Cap 106 s 1Short title
Cap 106 s 2Interpretation
Cap 106 s 3Application to Crown
Cap 106 s 4Saving of Crown rights
Cap 106 Part 2Powers of Authority*
Cap 106 s 5(Repealed 17 of 2011 s. 28)
Cap 106 s 6(Repealed 17 of 2011 s. 28)
Cap 106 s 6APowers of Authority
Cap 106 s 6BPowers of Authority in relation to services with places outside Hong Kong
Cap 106 s 6CConsultation
Cap 106 s 6DGuidelines
Cap 106 Part 3Control of Telecommunications
Cap 106 s 7Issue of licences
Cap 106 s 7ASpecial licence conditions
Cap 106 s 7BClass licences
Cap 106 s 7CVariation of class licence
Cap 106 s 7DRegister of class licences
Cap 106 s 7EPermits
Cap 106 s 7FTariffs
Cap 106 s 7GPrice control
Cap 106 s 7HAccounting practices
Cap 106 s 7IInformation
Cap 106 s 7JInspection, etc., of facilities
Cap 106 s 7KAnti-competitive practices
Cap 106 s 7LAbuse of position
Cap 106 s 7MMisleading or deceptive conduct
Cap 106 s 7NNon-discrimination
Cap 106 s 7OTransitional provisions applicable to the repealed section 7
Cap 106 s 7PAuthority may regulate changes in relation to carrier licensees
Cap 106 s 8Prohibition of establishment and maintenance of means of telecommunications, etc., except under licence
Cap 106 s 9Control of import and export of radiocommunications transmitting apparatus
Cap 106 s 9AApplication of section 9 to air transit or air transhipment cargo
Cap 106 s 9BApplication of section 9 to article in transit
Cap 106 s 9CApplication of section 9 to transhipment cargo
Cap 106 s 10Control of use of radiocommunications apparatus on vessel in Hong Kong waters
Cap 106 s 11Control of use of radiocommunications apparatus on aircraft in Hong Kong
Cap 106 s 12No interference to telecommunications when apparatus on board vessel or aircraft is used
Cap 106 s 13Possession of telecommunications stations taken by Government in emergencies
Cap 106 Part 3ASound Broadcasting Licences
Cap 106 s 13AInterpretation
Cap 106 s 13BApplication for licence
Cap 106 s 13CGrant of licence
Cap 106 s 13CAAuthority may issue guidelines*
Cap 106 s 13DPeriod of validity of licence
Cap 106 s 13ERenewal of licence
Cap 106 s 13FCompetence of licensees
Cap 106 s 13GDisqualified persons
Cap 106 s 13HIncrease of control by disqualified persons
Cap 106 s 13IUnqualified persons
Cap 106 s 13JTemporary restriction on disposal or acquisition
Cap 106 s 13KDirections by Authority*
Cap 106 s 13LRecovery of royalty
Cap 106 s 13MCourt may prohibit certain programmes etc.
Cap 106 s 13NRegulations
Cap 106 s 13ORegulations relating to standards and technical requirements
Cap 106 Part 4Use of Land for Telecommunications Lines, Etc.
Cap 106 s 14Power to place and maintain telecommunications lines, etc., on land, etc.
Cap 106 s 15Disputes as to compensation
Cap 106 s 16Removal, etc., of line, post or installation where necessary by reason of use of land, etc.
Cap 106 s 17Trees interrupting telecommunications
Cap 106 s 18Work affecting telecommunications lines, etc.
Cap 106 s 19Power to enter on land, etc., to inspect, repair, etc., telecommunications lines, etc.
Cap 106 s 19AInterpretation
Cap 106 s 19BRight of access to public telecommunications services
Cap 106 Part 5Offences, Enforcement and Penalties*
Cap 106 s 20Contravention of section 8 an offence
Cap 106 s 21Contravention of section 9 an offence
Cap 106 s 22Penalty in event of contravention of section 10, 11 or 12
Cap 106 s 23Transmitting or receiving messages, etc., by unlicensed means of telecommunications
Cap 106 s 23APenalty for selling message received on sound broadcast receiving apparatus television receiver
Cap 106 s 24Offences by telecommunications officer, etc.
Cap 106 s 25Secretion, etc., of messages by persons other than telecommunications officers
Cap 106 s 26Transmission by telecommunications officer of message not paid for
Cap 106 s 27Damaging telecommunications installation with intent
Cap 106 s 27AUnauthorized access to computer by telecommunications
Cap 106 s 28False or deceptive distress, etc., messages
Cap 106 s 29Entry on certain land without permission
Cap 106 s 30Penalty for contravention of order under section 33
Cap 106 s 31Obstruction of Authority, etc.
Cap 106 s 32Liability of directors, etc., where offence committed by corporation
Cap 106 s 32AUse of unauthorized frequencies
Cap 106 s 32BUnauthorized dealing in radio transmitters
Cap 106 s 32CUnauthorized modification of radio transmitters
Cap 106 Part 5ATechnical Regulation
Cap 106 s 32DStandards
Cap 106 s 32ECertification requirements
Cap 106 s 32FPower of Authority in relation to numbering plan
Cap 106 Part 5BManagement of Radio Spectrum and Prevention of Interference
Cap 106 s 32GSpectrum management
Cap 106 s 32HPower to allocate frequency
Cap 106 s 32ISpectrum utilization fee
Cap 106 s 32JInterference
Cap 106 s 32KExamination, certification and authorization of operating personnel
Cap 106 Part 5CAppeals Relating to Sections 7K, 7L, 7M, 7N and 7P*
Cap 106 s 32LInterpretation
Cap 106 s 32MEstablishment and membership of Appeal Board
Cap 106 s 32NAppeals to Appeal Board
Cap 106 s 32OProcedure and powers of Appeal Board, etc.
Cap 106 s 32PPrivilege against disclosure
Cap 106 s 32QAppeal Board's decision is final
Cap 106 s 32RCase may be stated for Court of Appeal
Cap 106 s 32SOffences relating to appeals, etc.
Cap 106 s 32TImmunity
Cap 106 s 32URules
Cap 106 Part 6Supplementary and Miscellaneous
Cap 106 s 33Orders for interception of messages for provision of facilities
Cap 106 s 34General provisions as to licences, etc.
Cap 106 s 35Power of Authority
Cap 106 s 35AInspection of records, documents and accounts
Cap 106 s 35BUniversal service obligation
Cap 106 s 36Forfeiture
Cap 106 s 36AAuthority may determine terms of interconnection
Cap 106 s 36AASharing of use of facilities
Cap 106 s 36BDirections by Authority
Cap 106 s 36CAuthority or court may impose financial penalties
Cap 106 s 36DAuthority may obtain information
Cap 106 s 37Regulations
Cap 106 s 38(Repealed 69 of 1983 s. 5)
Cap 106 s 39Exemption
Cap 106 s 39ARemedies
Cap 106 s 39B(Repealed 17 of 2011 s. 28)
Cap 106 s 40Transitional provisions
Cap 106 s 41Validation
Cap 106 s 42Transitional
Cap 106 Sched 1Licences Which are not Carrier Licences within the Meaning of Section 2
Cap 106 Sched 2Matters to be Taken into Account by Authority
Cap 106 Sched 3Specified Amount




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