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2026 No. 300 BROADCASTING The Broadcasting Act 1990 (Independent Radio Services Exception) Order 2026 Made 16th March 2026 Laid before Parliament 17th March 2026 Coming into force 1st May 2026 The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 97(2) of the Broadcasting Act 1990. In accordance with that section, the Secretary of State has consulted OFCOM.
Propose a change(1) This Order may be cited as the Broadcasting Act 1990 (Independent Radio Services Exception) Order 2026. (2) This Order comes into force on 1st May 2026. (3) This Order extends to the United Kingdom.
Propose a changeIn this Order— “AM broadcasting frequency” means a frequency that falls within the frequency band 526.5 kilohertz to 1.6065 megahertz; “FM broadcasting frequency” means a frequency that falls within the frequency band 87.5 to 108 megahertz; “restricted service” has the meaning given by section 245(4)(c) of the Communications Act 2003; “wireless telegraphy apparatus” has the meaning given by section 117(1) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006.
Propose a change(1) Section 97(1) of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (prohibition on providing independent radio services without a licence) does not apply to any service of the description specified in paragraph (2). (2) The service is— (a) a restricted service, and (b) transmitted on— (i) a frequency other than an AM or FM broadcasting frequency using wireless telegraphy apparatus, or (ii) an FM broadcasting frequency using wireless telegraphy apparatus which emits electromagnetic energy having an effective radiated power not exceeding 50 nanowatts.
Propose a changeThe following enactments are revoked— (a) the Broadcasting Act 1990 (Independent Radio Services: Exceptions) Order 1990; (b) the Broadcasting Act 1990 (Independent Radio Services Exceptions) Order 2007.
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