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MA H4109

MA H4109
Relative to an unauthorized radio telecommunication


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Introduced
03/21/2016
In Committee
07/23/2016
Crossed Over
07/21/2016
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to an unauthorized radio telecommunication

AI Summary

This bill defines key terms like "emission" (radiation from a radio station), "license" (Federal Communications Commission-assigned radio frequencies for AM and FM stations), "person" (any individual or entity), and "radio telecommunication" (any transmission or reception of signals via various electromagnetic systems). It then prohibits any unauthorized radio telecommunication or emission that interferes with a licensed public or commercial radio station. Specifically, no person can make such transmissions without a license or exemption from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), nor can they cause or enable unlicensed transmissions or interference. Individuals or entities can pursue legal action in superior court for money damages, injunctions, or forfeiture of property used in violation of these provisions, with protections for secured creditors.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on the Judiciary (Joint)

Last Action

Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 07/23/2016)

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