Article 68
Authorisation for operating wireless equipment
PTA shall issue licences authorising individuals to operate certain types of wireless equipment.
No special training is required of persons operating wireless equipment except in cases where the
equipment serves a security purpose or where transmission power exceeds 100 Watts. PTA shall issue
licences for radio operators authorising the holder to operate electronic communications equipment on
board vessels and aircraft. The
licences grant international rights and must comply with international conventions. The licence, which
shall be issued for a specific period, must state what equipment the holder is authorised to operate. An
applicant for a licence must produce evidence that he/she has received training in the use of wireless
equipment in a recognised
educational institution.
PTA may grant foreigners dwelling in Iceland for a limited time exemptions to operate electronic
communications equipment, provided they are authorised to do so in their home state.
PTA may adopt detailed rules on authorisations to individuals to operate electronic communications
equipment.
PTA shall issue licences to radio amateurs after receiving applications from them and an opinion from
amateurs' interest groups. Foreign nationals may apply for a temporary or long-term licence. The Minister
of Communications may adopt a Regulation on activities of radio amateurs.
CHAPTER XIV
Installation and integrity of electronic communications facilities
Article 69
Access to land
Should it prove necessary for an electronic communications undertaking to lay lines for electronic
communications facilities, either above or below ground, across land owned by another person, or over,
on, through or under buildings or other structures on the property, the owner of the property in question is
obliged to authorise such, provided full compensation is made. The owners or persons controlling such
property or structures shall be consulted as to where the lines shall be laid and care shall be taken to
ensure that the interests of the owner are disturbed as little as possible. Persons employed on electronic
communications facilities shall take care to cause owners and residents no more inconvenience than is
absolutely necessary.
Should the installation or maintenance of electronic communications facilities cause damage to lands,
structures or other property which cannot be rectified, or should the installation of electronic
communications facilities result in restricting the usefulness of the property concerned, the owner of the
electronic communications facility shall make compensation for the damage. Should no agreement be
reached on the amount of compensation, a decision on compensation shall be made in accordance with
the Expropriation Act.
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