By Kathryn R. Schmeltzer, Lauren Lynch Flick and Paul A. Cicelski June 2006 Statutory and Regulatory Requirements As a result of the Children’s Television Act of 1990 and the FCC Rules adopted under the Act, full power and Class A television stations are required, among other things, to: (1) limit…
By Kathryn R. Schmeltzer, Lauren Lynch Flick and Paul A. Cicelski June 2006 Content of the Quarterly List The next Quarterly Issues/Programs List (“Quarterly List”) must be placed in stations’ local Public Inspection Files by July 10, 2006, reflecting information for the months of April, May and June, 2006. The…
February 2006 Notwithstanding the fact that it has been over 35 years since Congress banned cigarette ads from the airwaves, broadcasters continue to ask for advice on whether they may air certain types of tobacco-related advertisements. In fact, questions in this area of law appear to be on the increase.…