Silent stations
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A broadcasting licensee must notify the FCC within 10 days if for reasons beyond the licensee's control the station should have to discontinue its operation. During the station's time of non-operation the antenna structure must remain lit. If a station is to remain silent for more than 30 days, further action must be taken with the FCC. After resuming normal broadcast functions, broadcasters should inform the FCC. After February 9, 1997, a station which has been silent for more than 12 months is subject to regulations in the Telecom legislation and will automatically lose its license.
Publication Name: Broadcasting and the Law
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0161-5823
Year: 1996
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Unauthorized transfer of control
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The FCC has imposed heavy fines on a broadcaster for violating LMA rules. Although LMAs are permitted, the FCC objected to the broadcaster's contract with another broadcaster-time broker to build and operate a station and studio. This problem, coupled with other FCC rules violations for unauthorized station operation and failure to maintain a public file and separate phone number, led to the imposition of $19,500 in fines.
Publication Name: Broadcasting and the Law
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0161-5823
Year: 1996
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FCC enforcement
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FCC enforcement penalties include admonishments, forfeiture fines, cease and desist orders, and license revocations. Criminal penalties have been imposed on some violators as well. Forfeiture amounts vary according to FCC assessment criteria, and can range as high as $25,000 per day. With proper notice, forfeitures are generally assessed for willful or repeated FCC noncompliance violations or related infractions.
Publication Name: Broadcasting and the Law
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0161-5823
Year: 1997
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