Section 150, The National Communications Authority Act, 2022

(1) Subject to subsection (2) a licensee shall not use anyequipment for connection to any electronic communications network unless the Authority approves the type of equipment . Technical and Performance standards. Approval of equipment connected to network. No. 16 The National Communications Authority Act 2022No. 16 The National Communications Authority Act 2022 assignment is made, and the fees shall be paid within fourteen (14) days of that date. (8) The Authority shall fix the penalty charged for overdue fees. (9) The level of penalty shall be calculated on the basis of the number of days by which payment is overdue. (10) The withdrawal of numbering capacity that was previously reserved or assigned shall not entail any entitlement to any indemnity or reimbursement of some or all of the fees referred to under this Act. 146. (1) The holder of a numbering resource may entrust an outside operator with the distribution of that resource to the final consumers. (2) A distinction shall be made between the operator holding the assignment for the resource and the delegated outside operator who distributes the resource to final consumers. (3) An outside operator shall be involved if the following conditions are met- (a) the delegated operator shall have declared to the Authority the activity that is necessary for the operation of the resource in question; (b) the operator holding the assignment shall have notified the Authority in writing, about the resource or resources to be put at the disposal of the delegated operator, along with a description of the service that is to be provided via the resource or resources. (4) The notification referred to under paragraph (b) of subsection (3) shall have been made before any legal provisions on delegation come into force between the operator holding the assignment and the delegated operator (5) In the case of resources assigned by block , delegation may involve the entire resource or an entire portion . (6) The operator holding the assignment shall remain responsible for compliance with all obligations associated with the assignment of the resource. (7) The operators involve in delegation shall guarantee portability for end-users. 147. An application for an allocated resource to be transferred shall be submitted to the Authority by the new beneficiary of allocation and accompanied by a signed consent of the original operator holding the resources that is the subject of transfer. 148. (1) An assignment may be revoked or withdrawn in any manner stipulated under this section . (2) Where revocation takes place at the request of the holder he shall inform the Authority in writing by registered letter accompanied by a copy of the request for cancellation letter. (3) The resource shall stop being subject to fees as of the day the letter is received. (4) The holder shall be notified of the revocation of the decision to assign the resource in question . (5) Where resources are not used in a manner that conforms to the conditions of their assignment and utilisation, or if a significant part of the resource remains unused, the Authority may withdraw the numbers. resources. Revocation Withdrawal. 110 111 Delegation to outside operators. No. 16 The National Communications Authority Act 2022No. 16 The National Communications Authority Act 2022 (2) The Authority shall determine the type of equipment that does not require approval. (3) Subject to applicable procedures and fees, the Authority shall, at the request of any licensee, equipment manufacturer or equipment supplier, conduct type approval tests and issue type approval certificates in respect of electronic communications equipment intended for use in Sierra Leone. (4) Where the equipment has been approved for use by any other recognised international competent body, the documents issued by that international body shall be submitted to the Authority for proof of such prior approval. (5) Where the equipment or operations of postal services relate to electronic or technological advancement, the general provisions of this Act shall apply PART XXIX-CONSUMER PROTECTION