Protecting Community Television Act
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What This Bill Does
This bill changes how the Communications Act of 1934 defines the term "franchise fee." The bill modifies the definition by replacing one word with another and adding language about monetary assessments.
Who It Affects
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Key Provisions
• The word "includes" in the franchise fee definition is replaced with the word "means" (Sec. 2)
• The phrase "other monetary" is added before the word "assessment" in the franchise fee definition (Sec. 2)
What Changes
The definition of franchise fee in Section 622(g)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934 changes from using "includes" to using "means," and it now refers to "other monetary assessment" instead of just "assessment."
Important Definitions
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Effective Date
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