Alliance for Community Media: reference page.
| Source: | As found on the Web xxxxx |
| Revised: | August 31, 1997 |
| Copyright: | © 1997 Alliance for Community Media, 666 11th St., NW, Suite 806, Washington DC 20001 |
| Mail to: | acm@alliancecm.org |
Although no federal law mandates public, educational, and governmental (PEG) acccess on cable television, community media does exist within a environment of laws and court decisions. All three branches of government at the levels of govenment have some impact:
| Legislative | Executive | Judicial | |
| Federal | U.S. Congress | Federal Communications Commission | Supreme Court |
| State/District | State House | State Public Utility Commissions | District Court |
| Local | City Council | Mayor, Local Cable Commission | Judges |
Current Federal Law Regarding
Public, Educational and Governmental Access Procedures and Content
The following is the complete universe of federal law concerning public educational and governmental access content, facilities, and procedures. Please see state law, local ordinances, or the operating franchise agreement for any further procedures or restrictions.
1934 Communications Act (as amended by 1984, 1992 and 1996 Acts)
SEC. 611. [47 U.S.C. 531] CABLE CHANNELS FOR PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, OR GOVERNMENTAL USE.
Code of Federal Regulations (1997) 47 C.F.R. Section 76.702 Public Access.
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