193Interference in relation to certain radiocommunications

#### 193 Interference in relation to certain radiocommunications (1) Subject to section 196, a person must not, without the ACMA’s written permission, use a transmitter in a way that the person knows is likely to interfere substantially with radiocommunications carried on by or on behalf of: (a) an organisation specified in the regulations that is: (i) a fire‑fighting, civil defence or rescue organisation; or (ii) an organisation providing ambulance services; or (iii) any other organisation the sole or principal purpose of which is to secure the safety of persons during an emergency; or (b) the Royal Flying Doctor Service; or (c) the Australian Federal Police or the police force of a State or Territory. Penalty: (a) if the offender is an individual—imprisonment for 5 years; or (b) otherwise—5,000 penalty units. (2) If the ACMA refuses to give permission to a person who applied for it, the ACMA must give the person a written notice of the refusal, together with a statement of its reasons. > Note: Refusals to give permission are reviewable decisions under Part 5.6.