5) the use of radio frequencies is not in conformity with the conditions arising from international agreements or
the European Union law,
[RT I, 15.12.2021, 1 – entry into force 01.02.2022]
6) the use of radio frequencies may cause radio interference,
7) the use of radio frequencies may interfere with the operation of stationary equipment of the Consumer
Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority used for technical supervision in the area where such equipment
is located,
[RT I 2007, 66, 408 – entry into force 01.01.2008]
8) the use of radio frequencies is ineffective,
81) the applicant wishes to begin using the radio frequencies later than six months after the submission of the
application, unless the right to use radio frequency bands is granted by way of public competition,
[RT I, 23.03.2011, 1 – entry into force 25.05.2011]
9) the use of radio frequencies in not approved in the course of international coordination or
10) the state fee has not been paid.
(2) A decision of the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority concerning refusal to grant a
frequency authorisation shall be delivered to the applicant within three working days after the decision is made.
[RT I 2007, 66, 408 – entry into force 01.01.2008]
(3) [Repealed RT I, 23.12.2015, 1 – entry into force 24.12.2015]
(4) The areas specified in clause 7 of subsection 1 of this section shall be determined by the minister in charge
of the policy sector.
§ 15. Amendment of conditions of frequency authorisation
(1) The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority may amend the conditions of a frequency
authorisation if after the grant of the authorisation the bases provided for in clauses 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 of
subsection 1 of § 14 of this Act become evident or if the activity licence for the provision of radio services
which was the prerequisite for the grant of the frequency authorisation is amended.
[RT I, 06.01.2011, 1 – entry into force 16.01.2011]
(2) A decision to amend the conditions of a frequency authorisation enters into force six months after the
decision is made, unless the holder of the frequency authorisation wishes that the decision to amend the
frequency authorisation enters into force before the expiry of such term. If the basis for amendment of the
frequency authorisation arises from clause 2 of subsection 1 of § 14 of this Act, the decision of the Consumer
Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority on amendment of the conditions of the frequency authorisation
enters into force at the moment when it is made. Amendment of a frequency authorisation due to amendment
of the activity licence for the provision of radio services enters into force at the date specified in the decision to
amend the activity licence for the provision of radio services.
[RT I, 06.01.2011, 1 – entry into force 16.01.2011]
(3) If the holder of a frequency authorisation submits an application for amendment of the conditions of
the frequency authorisation to the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority electronically
through the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Information System, the Consumer Protection and
Technical Regulatory Authority decides to amend or refuse to amend the conditions within the term provided
in subsections 1 and 2 of § 13 of this Act on the basis of the provisions of § 14. Where an application cannot
be submitted in this manner, the application is submitted to the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory
Authority in writing.
[RT I, 15.12.2021, 1 – entry into force 01.03.2022]
(4) The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority makes the decision to amend the conditions
of the frequency authorisation public in the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Information System
within ten working days after the decision is made.
[RT I, 15.12.2021, 1 – entry into force 01.03.2022]
§ 16. Extension of and refusal to extend frequency authorisation
(1) In order to extend a frequency authorisation under the valid conditions, the holder of a frequency
authorisation submits an application for the extension of the frequency authorisation electronically through
the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Information System not later than one month before the
expiry of the frequency authorisation. Where an application cannot be submitted in this manner, the application
is submitted to the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority in writing. The applicant is
required to pay the state fee pursuant to the rate provided in the State Fees Act for the extension of the frequency
authorisation.
[RT I, 15.12.2021, 1 – entry into force 01.03.2022]
(2) The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority may refuse to extend a frequency
authorisation if the basis for refusal to issue the frequency authorisation provided in clause 1, 2, 21, 4, 5, 8 or 10
of subsection 1 of § 14 of this Act exists.
[RT I, 15.12.2021, 1 – entry into force 01.03.2022]
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