North Carolina General Statutes 62-328. Unauthorized use of Citizens Band equipment
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Attorney's Note
Under the N.C. Gen. Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Class 3 misdemeanor | up to 20 days | up to $200 |
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 62-328
- Commission: means the North Carolina Utilities Commission. See North Carolina General Statutes 62-3
- Person: means a corporation, individual, copartnership, company, association, or any combination of individuals or organizations doing business as a unit, and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, lessee, or personal representative thereof. See North Carolina General Statutes 62-3
(a) As used in this section, “Citizens Band radio equipment” means Citizens Band radio equipment authorized by the Federal Communications Commission.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person willfully and knowingly to use Citizens Band radio equipment not authorized by the Federal Communications Commission. Unauthorized Citizens Band radio equipment includes the use of power amplifiers or equipment prohibited under applicable federal regulations.
(c) This section does not apply to any licensee that is exempted under the provisions of 47 U.S.C. § 302a(f)(2).
(d) Any person willfully and knowingly violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. (2004-72, s. 1.)