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Subpart e · general provisions

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Section 397Definitions
Section 398Federal interference or control
Section 399Support of political candidates prohibited
Section 399aUse of business or institutional logograms
Section 399bOffering of certain services, facilities, or products by public broadcast station

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Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 (Cable Act)
Established the federal framework for cable television regulation. Amended by the 1992 Cable Act. Codified at 47 U.S.C. §§ 521 et seq.
47 U.S.C. §§ 521 et seq.
Communications Act of 1934 (Comm. Act)
Created the FCC; foundation of U.S. broadcast and telecom law. Codified at 47 U.S.C.
47 U.S.C.
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Telecom Act)
First major overhaul of telecom law since 1934. Deregulated broadcasting and local telephone markets. Codified within 47 U.S.C.
47 U.S.C. (amends Communications Act of 1934)

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