§ 1-1317
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§1–1317.
(a)In this section, “amateur radio” means the use of a radio frequency spectrum for purposes of noncommercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self–training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, or emergency communication by a duly authorized person interested in radioelectric practice with a purely personal aim and without pecuniary interest.
(b)This section applies to all counties and municipalities.
(c)It is the intent of the General Assembly to codify the provisions of 47 C.F.R. § 97.15 concerning the Federal Communications Commission’s preemption of local ordinances regulating amateur radio station antenna structures.
(d)A county or municipal ordinance regulating amateur radio station antenna structures:
(1)may not preclude amateur radio communications;
(2)shall reasonably accommodate amateur radio communications; and
(3)shall constitute the minimum practicable regulation to accomplish the legitimate purpose of the ordinance.