CONTENTS
PART I PRELIMINARY.................................................................................................................1
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Short Title ......................................................................................................................1
2.
Definitions and Interpretation ........................................................................................1
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Objectives of this Act.....................................................................................................5
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Act to Bind the State ......................................................................................................6
5.
Repeal and Amendment of Acts ....................................................................................6
PART II THE MINISTRY...............................................................................................................7
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Functions of the Ministry...............................................................................................7
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Responsibilities of the Ministry .....................................................................................7
PART III THE LIBERIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY.........................................8
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Establishment of the Authority ......................................................................................8
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The Commission ............................................................................................................8
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Disqualification and Removal........................................................................................9
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Functions and Operation of the Authority ...................................................................10
PART IV LICENSED SERVICE PROVIDERS...........................................................................13
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Telecommunications Licensees and National Operators.............................................13
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Liberia Telecommunications Corporation ...................................................................13
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Licence, Radio Spectrum and Numbering Fees...........................................................14
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Requirement to Hold Licence ......................................................................................14
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General Provisions Related to Licences ......................................................................15
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Exemption Orders ........................................................................................................16
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Types of Licences ........................................................................................................16
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Licensing Procedures and Conditions..........................................................................16
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Changes to Licences ....................................................................................................16
21.
Term and Renewal .......................................................................................................17
PART V UNIVERSAL ACCESS..................................................................................................18
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Universal Access Policy ..............................................................................................18
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Universal Access Fund ................................................................................................18
PART VI RADIO SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT ......................................................................19
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Spectrum Management Functions................................................................................19
25.
Radio Spectrum Authorization ..................................................................................200
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Interference Disputes and Coordination ......................................................................20
PART VII COMPETITION POLICY .........................................................................................211
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Functions and Duties of LTA Regarding Competition..............................................211
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Abuse of Dominance..................................................................................................222
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Other Anti-Competitive Practices..............................................................................233
30.
Determination of Abuse of Dominance and Anti-Competitive Practices..................244
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Remedies for Abuse of Dominance and Anti-Competitive Practices........................244
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