S 2756 · 95th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications
A bill entitled the "Anti-Blackout Act of 1978".
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.(1978-03-16)
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Renders void any agreement which prohibits the television broadcasting of any regular season professional football, baseball, basketball, or hockey game, within a 30 mile radius of the location of such game, for which 95 percent of the tickets of admission for seats have been sold 48 hours prior to game time. Renders void any such agreement regarding a post season game whether or not the required number of tickets have been sold within the required time period. Permits any interested individual to seek injunctive relief to restrain a violation of this Act.…
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