Radiocommunication Regulations

52 (1) If the Minister, taking into account the factors referred to in subsection (2), determines that a radio apparatus causes or suffers from interference other than harmful interference or adverse effects of electromagnetic energy, the Minister may, for the purpose of ensuring the orderly development and efficient operation of radio communication in Canada, order the persons in possession or control of the radio apparatus to cease or modify operation of the radio apparatus until it can be operated without causing or being affected by that interference or those adverse effects.

(2) A determination pursuant to subsection (1) shall consider the following factors:

• (a) the electromagnetic environment in which the radio apparatus is being used;

• (b) the circumstances under which it is being used;

• (c) the technical characteristics of the devices being interfered with or being adversely affected by electromagnetic energy; and

• (d) the technical characteristics of the devices causing interference or the adverse effects of electromagnetic energy.