Broadcasting Act 2009
Offences for not having television licence.
148.— A person who keeps, has in his or her possession or uses a television set in contravention of section 142 commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction—
(a) in the case of a first such offence, to a fine not exceeding €1,000, and
(b) in the case of a second or subsequent such offence, to a fine not exceeding €2,000.
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Editorial Notes:
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A fine of €1,000 translates into a class D fine, not greater than €1,000, as provided (4.01.2011) by Fines Act 2010 (8/2010), ss. 3, 7(2) and table ref. no. 1, S.I. No. 662 of 2010.
A fine of €2,000 translates into a class C fine, not greater than €2,500, as provided (4.01.2011) by Fines Act 2010 (8/2010), ss. 3, 6(2) and table ref. no. 1, S.I. No. 662 of 2010.