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S. 601 (97th)

Television Licensing and Renewal Act of 1981

reportedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 March 1981

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Committee on Commerce. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1629 ordered to be reported.

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Summary

Television Licensing and Renewal Act of 1981 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to increase the licensing term for a television broadcasting station from three to five years. Permits the Federal Communications Commission to grant an initial license or construction permit for a television broadcast facility on a system of random selection. Directs the Commission to grant a license renewal if the license has substantially met the needs of its service area and complied with the requirement of such Act. Prohibits the Commission from considering the application of any other person for the facilities for which renewal is sought.

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