NAB Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 3

Question 1

Which section of the Communications Act prohibits broadcast stations from airing obscene material at any time and indecent material between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.?

Accepted Answer

Section 1464

Answer

18 U.S.C. Section 1464, enforced by the FCC, prohibits obscene broadcasts at any time and restricts indecent content to the safe harbor hours of 10 p.m.–6 a.m.

Question 2

Under FCC political broadcasting rules, the 'lowest unit charge' for candidates applies during what period?

Accepted Answer

45 days before a primary and 60 days before a general election

Answer

The lowest unit charge rate applies to legally qualified candidates 45 days before a primary/caucus and 60 days before a general or special election.

Question 3

What does the FCC's 'main studio rule' historically require, and what was its status as of 2017?

Accepted Answer

Stations must maintain a staffed studio in or near their community of license; eliminated in 2017

Answer

The FCC's main studio rule required a staffed studio in or near the community of license, but it was eliminated in 2017 to give licensees more operational flexibility.

Question 4

Which FCC rule prohibits a single entity from owning a broadcast television station and a daily newspaper in the same market?

Accepted Answer

Newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership rule

Answer

The newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership rule historically prohibited common ownership of a broadcast station and a daily newspaper in the same market, though it has been subject to multiple FCC reviews.

Question 5

A station that willfully or repeatedly fails to operate as specified in its license may face what maximum penalty from the FCC?

Accepted Answer

Revocation of its license

Answer

Under Section 312 of the Communications Act, the FCC can revoke a broadcast license for willful or repeated failure to operate according to license terms.

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