2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

24.   Suspension of an interconnection agreement

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    (1)   An interconnection agreement is to include provision for the suspension of the agreement in the event of—

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      (a)     conduct that is illegal or interferes with the obligations of the interconnection provider, under the relevant licence, the Act or these Regulations;

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      (b)     requirements that are not technically feasible;

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      (c)     health or safety problems; or

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      (d)     circumstances that pose an unreasonable risk to the integrity or security of the network or services of the interconnection provider, from which interconnection is requested.

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    (2)   An interconnection agreement is to include a provision to allow for the suspension of interconnection where it is necessary to deal with a material degradation of the interconnection provider's telecommunications network or services.

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    (3)   A party to an interconnection agreement shall provide at least 15 days notice to the Commission prior to suspending the agreement.

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    (4)   A suspension of an interconnection agreement is not to take effect unless approved by the Commission, acting on the recommendation of ECTEL.