§ 1464. Broadcasting obscene language
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Whoever utters any obscene, indecent, or profane language by means of radio communication shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 769; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(L), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on sections 326 and 501 of title 47, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radio-telegraphs (June 19, 1934, ch. 652, §§ 326, 501, 48 Stat. 1091, 1100).
Section consolidates last sentence of section 326 with penalty provision of section 501 both of title 47, U.S.C., 1940 ed., with changes in phraseology necessary to effect the consolidation.
Section 501 of title 47, U.S.C., 1940 ed., is to remain, also, in said title 47, as it relates to other sections therein.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 769
- Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(L)
- 108 Stat. 2147
- June 19, 1934, ch. 652
- 48 Stat. 1091
- Pub. L. 103–322
- section 608 of Pub. L. 100–459
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§ 1464
Broadcasting obscene language
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U.S.C.×3
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 769
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(L)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
ActJune 19, 1934, ch. 652
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