“Radio-telegraphy” means every system of electrical communication utilizing radio frequencies, with or without the
use of conductors to connect the signalling points, and
includes therein all systems of radio-telephony:
“Receiving station” means any apparatus or equipment designed and installed for the purpose of receiving radio communications:
“Resident Commissioner” and “Resident Agent” have the same meanings as in the Cook Islands Act, 1915:
“Ship station” means a radio station established on board a ship which is not permanently moored.
3. (1.) These regulations shall take effect within the Cook Islands,
and not elsewhere.
(2.) The Amateur Radio Regulations, 1925, shall have no effect within the Cook Islands.

PRELIMINARY

4. Any of the powers or authorities given to the Minister by these regulations may be delegated by him to such officer or officers of the Cook Islands Administration as he thinks fit.

5. A Deputy Radio Inspector or an Assistant Radio Inspector may exercise such of the powers of the Radio Inspector as that officer may, with the general approval of the Resident Commissioner, delegate to him.

6. As provided in the Post and Telegraph Act, 1908, and its amendments, no person may erect, construct, or establish any station or plant capable of transmitting or receiving wireless-telegraphic signals, otherwise than in accordance with a license issued to him by the Minister.

LICENSES GENERALLY

7. The Minister may, at the written request of any person, association, or corporation desirous of establishing, installing, working, or using apparatus for radio-telegraphy for receiving, grant to such person, association, or corporation a license for the period, upon the terms, and subject to the provisions and conditions contained in these regulations and any amendments thereto, and to such conditions and restrictions, not inconsistent with the Post and Telegraph Act, 1908, and its amendments, as the Minister may impose from time to time.

8. Any change in the location of a radio station licensed for receiving in accordance with these regulations shall first be approved by the Radio Inspector.

9. Where a radio station is to be erected and operated for a limited time, the Minister may, at the written request of any person, association, or corporation, grant a temporary permit in writing authorizing for a period to be determined by the Minister the operation of such station in accordance with these regulations, and upon whatever terms in addition to these regulations the Minister deems desirable. The fees for such temporary permits shall be in proportion, pro rata, to the annual fees, with a minimum equal to the charge for three months.

10. A license shall not be granted for any radio station the operation of which, in the judgment of the Minister, is likely to interfere unduly with the operation of any other radio station, or to be inimical to the public interest.

11. The Minister may, at his discretion, refuse to comply with any application.

12. Except with the special authority of the Minister, a license for a receiving radio station shall be issued only to a British subject.

13. Licenses issued in accordance with these regulations shall not be transferable.

14. A licensee shall indemnify the Minister and the Post and Telegraph Department of New Zealand against all actions, claims, and demands which may be brought or made by any person or firm in respect of an injury arising from any act of the licensee or his agents permitted by the license.

15. Except with the consent in writing of the Minister or an authorized officer, a licensee shall not assign, sublet, or otherwise dispose of, or for the purpose of profit admit any other person or firm to participate in, any of the benefits of the license, powers, or authorities granted.

16. Any notice, request, or consent to be given or made by or for the Minister may be under the hand of the Resident Commissioner or other authorized officer of the Cook Islands Administration, and may be served on a licensee by sending it by registered letter addressed to the licensee at the usual or last known place of residence or business