legislation: 105-hr-2383

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105-hr-2383 105 hr 2383 To authorize the enforcement by State and local governments of certain Federal Communications Commission regulations regarding use of citizens band radio equipment. Science, Technology, Communications 1997-09-03 1997-09-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection. House Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] MI R E000092 2 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to allow a State or local government to enforce regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that prohibit: (1) a use of citizens band radio equipment not authorized by the FCC; or (2) the unauthorized operation of citizens band radio equipment on a frequency between 24 and 35 megahertz. Provides that possession of a station license issued by the FCC in any radio service for the operation at issue shall preclude action by a State or local government. Requires the FCC to provide technical guidance to State and local governments regarding the detection and determination of violations of such regulations. Permits a person affected to submit to the FCC an appeal of the decision of a State or local government enforcing a regulation on the grounds that such entity acted outside the authority provided in this Act. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  

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