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        Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)
        Introductory Text
        Main body
        Part I Introductory
        1. The Director General of Telecommunications.
        2. Abolition of British Telecommunications' exclusive privilege.
        3. General duties of Secretary of State and Director.
        4. Meaning of"telecommunication system" and related expressions.
        Part II Provision of Telecommunication Services
        Licensing etc. of telecommunication systems
        5. Prohibition on running unlicensed systems.
        6. Exceptions to section 5.
        7. Power to license systems.
        7A. Licensing procedures
        8. Special provisions applicable to certain licences.
        9. Public telecommunication systems.
        10. The telecommunications code. (S)
        10. The telecommunications code. (E+W+N.I.)
        11. Provisions supplementary to section 10.
        Modification of licences
        12. Modification of licence conditions by agreement.
        12A. Agreement required for the purposes of section 12.
        13. Licence modification references to Commission.
        13A References under section 13: time limits
        13B References under section 13: powers of investigation
        14. Reports on licence modification references.
        15. Modification of licence conditions following report.
        Enforcement of licences
        16. Securing compliance with licence conditions.
        17. Procedural requirements.
        18. Validity and effect of orders.
        19. Register of licences and orders.
        Approvals etc. for the purposes of licences
        20. Approval of contractors.
        21. Register of approved contractors.
        22. Approval etc. of apparatus.
        23. Register of approved apparatus etc.
        24. Approval etc. of meters.
        25. Delegation of functions under sections 22 and 24.
        26. Grants and loans to persons exercising certain functions.
        27. Recognition of bodies representing consumers etc.
        Standards of performance
        27A. Standards of performance in individual cases.
        27B. Overall standards of performance.
        27C. Information with respect to levels of performance.
        27D. Information to be given to customers about overall performance.
        27E. Procedures for dealing with complaints.
        27F. Disputes about discrimination etc. in fixing charges.
        27G. Billing disputes.
        27H. Deposits.
        27I. Complaints about deposits.
        27J. Disconnections.
        27K. Enforcement of standards of performance, etc.
        27L. Definitions for sections 27A to 27K.
        Marking etc. of telecommunication apparatus
        28. Information etc. to be marked on or to accompany telecommunication apparatus.
        29. Information etc. to be given in advertisements.
        30. Enforcement provisions.
        Rating of telecommunications operators
        31. Rating in England and Wales.
        32. Rating in Scotland.
        33. Rating in Northern Ireland.
        Acquisition etc. of land by public telecommunications operators
        34. Compulsory purchase of land in England and Wales.
        35. Compulsory purchase of land in Scotland.
        36. Compulsory purchase of land in Northern Ireland.
        37. Entry, for exploratory purposes, on land in England and Wales.
        38. Entry, for exploratory purposes, on land in Scotland.
        39. Entry, for exploratory purposes, on land in Northern Ireland.
        40. Acquisition of land by agreement.
        41. Purchase of Duchy of Lancaster land.
        Offences
        42. Fraudulent use of telecommunication system.
        42A. Possession or supply of anything for fraudulent purpose in connection with use of telecommunication system.
        43. Improper use of public telecommunication system.
        44. Modification etc. of messages.
        45. Disclosure of messages etc.
        46. Assaults etc. on persons engaged in the business of public telecommunications operator.
        Regulations
        46A. Powers to make regulations.
        Appeals
        46B. Appeals
        Part III Other Functions of Director
        47. General functions.
        48. Publication of information and advice.
        49. Investigation of complaints.
        50. Functions under 1973 and 1980 Acts.
        51. Co-ordination of functions under Part II and wireless telegraphy functions.
        52. Power to give assistance in relation to certain proceedings.
        53. Power to require information etc.
        54. Power to establish advisory bodies.
        55. Annual and other reports.
        Part IV
        56-59.
        Part V Transfer of Undertaking of British Telecommunications
        Vesting of property etc. of British Telecommunications in a company nominated by the Secretary of State
        60. Vesting of property etc. of British Telecommunications in a company nominated by the Secretary of State.
        61. Initial Government holding in the successor company.
        62. Conversion of certain loans transferred to the successor company.
        63. Government investment in securities of the successor company.
        64. Exercise of Secretary of State's functions through nominees.
        65. Target investment limit for Government shareholding.
        66. Financial structure of the successor company.
        67. Temporary restrictions on successor company's borrowings etc.
        68. Liability of Secretary of State in respect of liabilities vesting in successor company.
        69. Dissolution of British Telecommunications.
        Miscellaneous and supplemental
        70. Application of law in relation to offer of shares or debentures of the successor company.
        71. Application of Trustee Investments Act 1961 in relation to investment in the successor company.
        72. Tax provisions.
        73. Interpretation of Part V.
        Part VI Provisions Relating to Wireless Telegraphy
        Part VII Miscellaneous and Supplemental
        Miscellaneous
        93. Grants to promote interests of disabled persons.
        94. Directions in the interests of national security etc.
        95. Orders under the 1973 and 1980 Acts.
        96. Prohibitions and restrictions applying to lessees with respect to telecommunications.
        97. Contributions by local authorities towards provision of facilities.
        98. Use of certain conduits for telecommunication purposes. (S)
        98. Use of certain conduits for telecommunication purposes. (E+W)
        98. Use of certain conduits for telecommunication purposes. (N.I.)
        99. Power of Post Office to provide telecommunication services etc.
        100. Membership of British Telecommunications.
        Supplemental
        101. General restrictions on disclosure of information.
        102. Offences by bodies corporate.
        103. Summary proceedings.
        104. Orders and schemes.
        105. Financial provisions.
        106. General interpretation.
        107. Application to territorial waters and the continental shelf etc.
        108. Extension to the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
        109. Amendments, transitional provisions and repeals.
        110. Short title, commencement and extent.
        Schedules
        SCHEDULE 1 Director General of Telecommunications
        SCHEDULE 2 The Telecommunications Code
        SCHEDULE 3 Penalties and Mode of Trial under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949
        SCHEDULE 4 Minor and Consequential Amendments
        SCHEDULE 5 General Transitional Provisions and Savings
        Part I Provisions and Savings coming into force on Appointed Day
        Part II Provisions and Savings Coming into Force on Transfer Date
        SCHEDULE 6 Special Transitional Provisions with Respect to Patents for Inventions and Registered Designs
        SCHEDULE 7 Repeals
        Part I Repeals Coming into Force on Appointed Day
        Part II Repeals coming into Force on Transfer Date
        [Part III Repeals Coming into Force on Dissolution of British Telecommunications]
        Part IV Wireless Telegraphy Repeals

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