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Rule97-99191997-04-17

Cable Compulsory Licenses: Definition of Cable Systems

Library of Congress, Copyright Office, Library of Congress

Abstract

The Copyright Office of the Library of Congress is adopting final regulations recognizing that satellite master antenna television (SMATV) systems are eligible as cable systems under section 111 of the Copyright Act to obtain a compulsory license to retransmit broadcast signals to their subscribers. The regulations provide guidance as to who should file and how to report distant signals.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
July 1, 1997.
Effective Date
1997-07-01

CFR References

Related Documents

Other Federal Register documents from the same docket.

Full Document

Citation: 62 FR 18705