2017 US Code
Title 47 - Telecommunications
Chapter 6 - Communications Satellite System
Subchapter VI - Communications Competition and Privatization
Part A - Actions to Ensure Pro-Competitive Privatization
Sec. 761a - Incentives; limitation on expansion pending privatization

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Citation 47 U.S.C. § 761a (2017)
Section Name §761a. Incentives; limitation on expansion pending privatization
Section Text (a) Limitation

Until INTELSAT, Inmarsat, and their successor or separate entities are privatized in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter, INTELSAT, Inmarsat, and their successor or separate entities, respectively, shall not be permitted to provide additional services. The Commission shall take all necessary measures to implement this requirement, including denial by the Commission of licensing for such services.

(b) Orbital location incentives

Until such privatization is achieved, the United States shall oppose and decline to facilitate applications by such entities for new orbital locations to provide such services.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 87–624, title VI, §602, as added Pub. L. 106–180, §3, Mar. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 50.)

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 6 - COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEM
SUBCHAPTER VI - COMMUNICATIONS COMPETITION AND PRIVATIZATION
Part A - Actions To Ensure Pro-Competitive Privatization
Sec. 761a - Incentives; limitation on expansion pending privatization
Contains section 761a
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 114 Stat. 50
Public Law References Public Law 87-624, Public Law 106-180
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