Radiocommunication Regulations

15.2 (1) This section applies in respect of a ship or vessel that is

• (a) registered or licensed under an Act of Parliament; or

• (b) owned by, or under the direction or control of, Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province.

(2) A radio apparatus that is operated on board a ship or vessel in the performance of the maritime service or the radiodetermination service is exempt from subsection 4(1) of the Act, in respect of a radio licence, if

• (a) the operation of the radio apparatus occurs when

  • (i) the ship or vessel is within Canada,

  • (ii) the ship or vessel is outside Canada and the territory of another country, or

  • (iii) the ship or vessel is in the territory of another country with which Canada has entered into a reciprocal agreement that confers similar privileges on Canadians;

• (b) the operation of the radio apparatus is in accordance with the technical requirements for mobile stations operating in the maritime service specified in section 34.2; and

• (c) the radio apparatus meets the applicable standards.