Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)RegulationsRadio Frequency Spectrum Amendment Regulations, 2021Part VI - Specific Services39. Radio Reception Blocking Devices |
| (1) | No person may be in possession of a radio reception blocking device, also known as a radio jamming device, or radio equipment (incl. a mobile phone or any communication equipment of a similar nature) altered for the purpose of disrupting the reception of a radio frequency signal. |
| (2) | The provisions of sub regulation (1) do not apply to any member of the security services, as defined in section 1 of the Act, who is required to possess a radio reception blocking device for a lawful purpose (incl. the execution of their functions) in accordance with a written agreement concluded between the Authority and the security services. |
| (3) | The provisions of sub regulation (1) do not apply to an inspector appointed in terms of section 17F of the ICASA Act in carrying out his or her duties as an inspector. |
[Regulation 39 substituted by regulation 11 of Notice 781 of 2016, GG 40436, dated 22 November 2016]