Indecency
Article Abstract:
Contemporary community standards are the FCC's yardstick for evaluating whether or not station has broadcast indecent material. Audience members or other stations typically file complaints alerting the FCC to an alleged broadcast of indecent material. Material judged to exceed such standards can result in the assessment of a forfeiture against a station. An overnight safe harbor for such broadcasts has been recognized in court cases, although broadcast restrictions during the rest of the day have also been upheld.
Publication Name: Broadcasting and the Law
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0161-5823
Year: 1997
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Public file location
Article Abstract:
Broadcast station public files must be kept at the stations' main studios, even if separate stations enter a local marketing agreement. During a station's sale, maintenance of the public file is the responsibility of the seller until the transaction is complete. Buyers can be held responsible for missing documents. Replacement copies for missing documents are available from the FCC.
Publication Name: Broadcasting and the Law
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0161-5823
Year: 1996
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