§ 559. Obscene programming
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Whoever transmits over any cable system any matter which is obscene or otherwise unprotected by the Constitution of the United States shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.
(June 19, 1934, ch. 652, title VI, § 639, as added Pub. L. 98–549, § 2, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2801; amended Pub. L. 104–104, title V, § 503, Feb. 8, 1996, 110 Stat. 136.)
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- Public Law 104–104To promote competition and reduce regulation in order to secure lower prices and higher quality services for American telecommunications consumers and encourage the rapid deployment of new telecommunications technologies
- Public Law 98–549To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide a national policy regarding cable television
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- June 19, 1934, ch. 652
- Pub. L. 98–549, § 2
- 98 Stat. 2801
- Pub. L. 104–104, title V, § 503
- 110 Stat. 136
- Pub. L. 104–104
- section 9(a) of Pub. L. 98–549
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§ 559
Obscene programming
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ActJune 19, 1934, ch. 652
Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–549, § 2
Stat.98 Stat. 2801
Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–104, title V, § 503
Stat.110 Stat. 136
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