S. 4067 · 109th Congress
Satellite Consumer Protection Act of 2006
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Patrick Leahy
- Introduced
- 2006-11-16
- Latest action
- 2006-11-16 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Satellite Consumer Protection Act of 2006 - Grants a satellite carrier under an injunction for certain secondary transmission violations a statutory license to provide distant network stations in specified local markets under prescribed conditions. Requires a satellite carrier as a condition of license use to deposit escrow funds with the Copyright Office. Imposes monetary penalties for license violations.
Terminates such license authority after February 17, 2009.