2021 US Code
Title 15 - Commerce and Trade
Chapter 83 - Telephone Disclosure and Dispute Resolution
Subchapter I - Regulation of Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices in Connection With Pay-per-Call Services
Sec. 5714 - Definitions
| 15 U.S.C. § 5714 (2021) |
| §5714. Definitions |
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For purposes of this subchapter: (1) The term "pay-per-call services" has the meaning provided in section 228(i) of title 47, except that the Commission by rule may, notwithstanding subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 228(i)(1) of title 47, extend such definition to other similar services providing audio information or audio entertainment if the Commission determines that such services are susceptible to the unfair and deceptive practices that are prohibited by the rules prescribed pursuant to section 5711(a) of this title. (2) The term "attorney general" means the chief legal officer of a State. (3) The term "State" means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and any territory or possession of the United States. (4) The term "Commission" means the Federal Trade Commission. |
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(Pub. L. 102–556, title II, §204, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4191; Pub. L. 104–104, title VII, §701(b)(1), Feb. 8, 1996, 110 Stat. 147.) |
| EDITORIAL NOTES
AMENDMENTS
1996—Par. (1). Pub. L. 104–104 amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: "The term 'pay-per-call services' has the meaning provided in section 228 of title 47." |
| United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE |
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| Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE CHAPTER 83 - TELEPHONE DISCLOSURE AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION SUBCHAPTER I - REGULATION OF UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE ACTS AND PRACTICES IN CONNECTION WITH PAY-PER-CALL SERVICES Sec. 5714 - Definitions |
| section 5714 |
| 2021 |
| January 3, 2022 |
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| 106 Stat. 4191 110 Stat. 147 |
| Public Law 102-556, Public Law 104-104 |
