Information and Communication Technologies [No. 15 of 2009 139 estimates and other information as the Authority considers necessary for the purposes of this Act; require the licensee to refer specified matters to the Authority for determination; require the licensee to comply with directions given by the Authority in relation to specified matters; provide for the settlement of disputes arising in connection with the terms and conditions of, or otherwise concerning, the licence; and require the payment of fines and penalties by the licensee for breaches of any specified terms and conditions of the licence. (3) It shall be deemed to be a condition of every licence that the licensee shall comply with the provisions of the Convention, to the extent that it applies to the licencsee's activities. A licence remains in force for the period specified in the licence, unless sooner revoked or suspended. (1) A licensee may, not less than three months before the expiry of a licence, apply for the renewal of the licence in the prescribed manner upon payment of the prescribed fee. (2) The Authority may, upon application by a licensee, renew a licence or a temporary licence on such terms and conditions as it may determine. A licence shall not be bought, sold, leased, mortgaged or charged, or in any manner assigned, demised or encumbered. (1) A person may apply to the Authority for a certificate of competence to operate an amateur radio station in the prescribed manner upon payment of the prescribed fee. (2) The Authority may issue a certificate of competence to a person who holds the qualifications and experience, prescribed by regulation, as necessary for operating an amateur radio station. 36. (1) A person who, without a licence— operates a radio station of a kind specified in the Second Schedule or has possession or control of such a radio station; or not being a broadcaster, operates a radio station of a kind other than a kind specified in the Second Schedule, or has possession or control of such a radio station; or (c) provides a radiocommunication service; commits an offence. Duration of licence Renewal of licence Licences not transferable Certificate of competence to operate amateur radio station Unauthorised activities