17-79-606. Regulation of amateur radio antennas.
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Effective 11/6/2025
17-79-606. Regulation of amateur radio antennas.
(1)A county may not enact or enforce an ordinance that does not comply with the ruling of the Federal Communications Commission in "Amateur Radio Preemption, 101 FCC 2nd 952 (1985)" or a regulation related to amateur radio service adopted under 47 C.F.R. Part 97 .
(2)If a county adopts an ordinance involving the placement, screening, or height of an amateur radio antenna based on health, safety, or aesthetic conditions, the ordinance shall:
(a)reasonably accommodate amateur radio communications; and
(b)represent the minimal practicable regulation to accomplish the county's purpose.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 14 , 2025 Special Session 1