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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 47 - Telecommunication |
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Chapter I - Federal Communications Commission |
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SubChapter B - Common Carrier Services |
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Part 21 - DOMESTIC PUBLIC FIXED RADIO SERVICES |
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Subpart D - Technical Operation |
§ 21.209 - Communications concerning safety of life and property.
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(a) Handling and transmission of messages concerning the safety of life or property which is in imminent danger shall be afforded priority over other messages.
(b) No person shall knowingly cause to be transmitted any false or fraudulent message concerning the safety of life or property, or refuse upon demand immediately to relinquish the use of a radio circuit to enable the transmission of messages concerning the safety of life or property which is in imminent danger, or knowingly interfere or otherwise obstruct the transmission of such messages.