Part 4Licensing of TV reception
C2365AF1TV licence fee concessions by reference to age
1
For the purposes of section 365(1A) the BBC may determine that a concession in specified terms is to apply.
2
Any concession under this section must include a requirement that the person to whom the TV licence is issued, or another person, is of or above a specified age, which must be 65 or higher, at or before the end of the month in which the licence is issued.
3
A determination under this section—
a
may in particular provide for a concession to apply, subject to subsection (2), in circumstances where a concession has ceased to have effect by virtue of section 365(5A), but
b
may not provide for a concession to apply in the same circumstances as a concession within section 365(5B).
4
A determination under this section may include provision for the means by which an entitlement to a concession must be established.
5
A determination under this section—
a
may make different provision for different cases (including different provision in respect of different areas);
b
may include transitional provision.
6
A determination under this section—
a
must be in writing;
b
must be published in whatever way the BBC considers appropriate.
7
The BBC—
a
may vary a determination by a further determination under this section;
b
may determine that a concession is to cease to apply (and accordingly revoke a determination under this section).
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Before making, varying or revoking a determination the BBC must consult any persons it considers appropriate.