S 1414 · 101th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 relating to obscene communications.
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EnactedLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.(1989-07-27)
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Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit: (1) making an indecent communication by telephone to any person under 18 years old or to any other person without that person's consent; or (2) permitting a telephone facility under one's control to be used for such activity. Allows as a defense to such a prosecution that the defendant restricted access to the prohibited communication to persons 18 years of age or older in accordance with such procedures as may be prescribed by the Federal Communications Commission. Applies the prohibitions against obscene or indecent communications under such Act to communications within the United States. (Current law applies to District of Columbia, interstate, and foreign communications.) Establishes an additional $50,000 fine for each intentional violation of the prohibition on obscene or indecent communications. Establishes an additional civil fine of $50,000 for each such violation. Authorizes a fine to be assessed by: (1) a court, pursuant to a civil action by the Commission; or (2) the Commission after appropriate administrative proceedings. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring suit to enjoin any such violation. Prohibits common carrie…
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