s 17
In forceHolder of a number
Part 3Annual charge
17 Holder of a number
(1)
For the purposes of this Part, if a number is allocated or transferred to a carriage service provider at a particular time, the provider holds the number throughout the period:
(a)
beginning at that time; and
(b)
ending when:
(i)
the number is subsequently withdrawn; or
(ii)
the number is subsequently surrendered; or
(iii)
the number is subsequently transferred from the provider to another carriage service provider;
whichever first happens.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, the renumbering of a number does not affect the continuity of the holding of the number.
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