§ 1304. Broadcasting lottery information

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Whoever broadcasts by means of any radio or television station for which a license is required by any law of the United States, or whoever, operating any such station, knowingly permits the broadcasting of, any advertisement of or information concerning any lottery, gift enterprise, or similar scheme, offering prizes dependent in whole or in part upon lot or chance, or any list of the prizes drawn or awarded by means of any such lottery, gift enterprise, or scheme, whether said list contains any part or all of such prizes, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

Each day’s broadcasting shall constitute a separate offense.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 763; Pub. L. 100–625, § 3(a)(4), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3206; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on section 316 of title 47, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs (June 19, 1934, ch. 652, § 316, 48 Stat. 1088).

Words “upon conviction thereof” were deleted as surplusage since punishment can be imposed only after a conviction.

Minor changes were made in phraseology.

Amendments

1994—Pub. L. 103–322 substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $1,000”.

1988—Pub. L. 100–625 inserted “or television” after “radio” in first sentence.

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Public Law 100–625
To clarify certain restrictions on distribution of advertisements and other information concerning lotteries and similar activities

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 763
Pub. L. 100–625, § 3(a)(4)
102 Stat. 3206
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)
108 Stat. 2147
June 19, 1934, ch. 652, § 316
48 Stat. 1088
Pub. L. 103–322
Pub. L. 100–625
Pub. L. 100–625, § 5

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Broadcasting lottery information

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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 763

Pub. L.Pub. L. 100–625, § 3(a)(4)

Stat.102 Stat. 3206

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)

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