2017 US Code
Title 47 - Telecommunications
Chapter 5 - Wire or Radio Communication
Subchapter III - Special Provisions Relating to Radio
Part I - General Provisions
Sec. 320 - Stations liable to interfere with distress signals; designation and regulation

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Citation 47 U.S.C. § 320 (2017)
Section Name §320. Stations liable to interfere with distress signals; designation and regulation
Section Text

The Commission is authorized to designate from time to time radio stations the communications or signals of which, in its opinion, are liable to interfere with the transmission or reception of distress signals of ships. Such stations are required to keep a licensed radio operator listening in on the frequencies designated for signals of distress and radio communications relating thereto during the entire period the transmitter of such station is in operation.

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(June 19, 1934, ch. 652, title III, §320, 48 Stat. 1090.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 47 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 47 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CHAPTER 5 - WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION
SUBCHAPTER III - SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO RADIO
Part I - General Provisions
Sec. 320 - Stations liable to interfere with distress signals; designation and regulation
Contains section 320
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
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Statutes at Large References 48 Stat. 1090
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