FCC Web Documents citing 73.1216

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  • Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find Multicultural Radio Broadcasting Licensee, LLC (``Multicultural''), licensee of Station KAZN(AM), Pasadena, California (the ``Station''), liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $12,000 for its repeated and willful violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to ``fully and accurately disclose the material terms of contest[s] . . . and conduct the contest[s] substantially as announced or advertised.'' II. BACKGROUND The Commission received a complaint, dated January 8, 2006 (the ``Complaint''), alleging that the Station failed to conduct three separate contests in accordance with their advertised material terms and the
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  • EB-06-IH-0825 FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 2, 2007 Released: March 2, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Saga Communications of New England, L.L.C. (``Saga''), licensee of Station WAQY(FM), Springfield, Massachusetts, apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to ``fully and accurately disclose the material terms of the contest . . . and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised.'' As discussed below, we find that Saga failed to conduct its contest substantially as announced, in apparent violation of the Commission's rule. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission
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  • FORFEITURE Adopted: March 2, 2007 Released: March 2, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Entercom Wichita License, LLC (``Entercom''), licensee of Station KDGS(FM), Andover, Kansas (the ``Station''), apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for its apparent violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to ``fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest . . . and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised.'' As discussed below, we find that Entercom failed to announce the material terms of a contest and neglected to conduct the contest in accordance with its material
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  • 2, 2007 Released: March 2, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find CBS Radio Inc. of Philadelphia (``CBS'' or ``Licensee''), Licensee of Station WIP(AM), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the ``Station''), apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for its apparent violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to ``fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest . . . and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised.'' As discussed below, we find that CBS failed to announce the material terms of a contest, and neglected to conduct the contest in accordance with its material
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  • March 2, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Access 1 New Jersey License Company, LLC (``Access 1''), licensee of Station WTKU-FM, Ocean City, New Jersey (the ``Station''), apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for its apparent violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to ``fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest...and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised.'' As discussed below, we find that Access 1 substantially altered material terms of a contest, in apparent violation of the Commission's rule. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint from
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  • No. 200732080008 Facility ID No. 28626 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 10, 2008 Released: July 10, 2008 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 against CBS Radio Inc. of Philadelphia (``CBS''), licensee of Station WIP(AM), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the ``Station''), for its willful violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, CBS failed to announce the material terms of a contest and neglected to conduct the contest in accordance with its material terms, in violation of the Commission's Rules. background On March 2, 2007, the Investigations and Hearings Division (the ``Division'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''). The Division found in
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  • NAL/Acct. No. 200732080005 Facility ID No. 70266 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 5, 2009 Released: February 5, 2009 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 against Entercom Wichita License, LLC (``Entercom''), licensee of Station KDGS(FM), Andover, Kansas (the ``Station''), for its willful violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, Entercom failed to announce all of the material terms of a designated caller contest and neglected to conduct the contest in accordance with its material terms, in violation of the Commission's rules. background On March 2, 2007, the Investigations and Hearings Division of the FCC's Enforcement Bureau (the ``Bureau'') issued a Notice of
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  • Adopted: August 26, 2009 Released: August 26, 2009 By the Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order, we deny a Petition for Reconsideration (``Petition'') filed by CBS Radio Inc. of Philadelphia (``CBS''), licensee of Station WIP(AM), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, (the ``Station''), of a Forfeiture Order for $4,000. In the Forfeiture Order, we found that CBS violated Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to announce the material terms of a contest and neglecting to conduct the contest in accordance with its material terms. The Forfeiture Order was based on a complaint alleging that CBS improperly disqualified the complainant as a contest winner based on an unannounced term. As discussed below, we deny the Petition and thereby affirm
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  • and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that CBS Radio East Inc. (``CBS'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station KDKA(AM), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (``Station KDKA'' or the ``Station''), broadcast information about a contest without fully and accurately disclosing all material terms thereof, and failed to conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised, in apparent willful violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the record, we find that CBS is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. BACKGROUND The Commission received a complaint, dated November 26, 2007 (``the Complaint''), alleging that Station KDKA's investigative reporter and talk show host, Marty Griffin, conducted a contest on November 22, 2007, in apparent
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  • ) File No. EB-06-IH-0825 NAL Account No. 200732080018 Facility ID No. 58551 FRN No. 0002749406 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 25, 2009 Released: September 25, 2009 By the Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we impose a monetary forfeiture of $4,000 against Saga Communications of New England, L.L.C. (``Saga''), licensee of Station WAQY(FM), Springfield, Massachusetts, for violating Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to conduct a broadcast contest substantially as announced. background 2. On December 31, 2005, Mr. Robert Naginewicz filed a complaint with the Commission, alleging that Station WAQY(FM) failed to conduct a contest broadcast by the Station in June and July 2005 according to that contest's advertised rules. According to Mr. Naginewicz, on July 17,
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  • Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and CBS Radio Inc. of Philadelphia (``CBS''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and cancels a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), Forfeiture Order, and Memorandum Opinion and Order (``MO&O'') by the Bureau against CBS for possible violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules regarding licensee-conducted contests. The Bureau and CBS have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served by
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  • February 12, 2009 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture (``NAL''), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), we find that AMFM Broadcasting Licenses, LLC (``AMFM'' or ``Licensee''), Licensee of Station KOST(FM), Los Angeles, California (the ``Station''), apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to ``fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest'' and to conduct the contest ``substantially as announced or advertised.'' Based on our review of the facts and circumstances, we find the Licensee liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. BACKGROUND The Commission received a complaint dated August 23,
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  • 23, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Nassau Broadcasting III, L.L.C. (``Nassau'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WWEG(FM), Myersville, Maryland (the ``Station''), failed to conduct a contest substantially as announced or advertised, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the record, we find that Nassau is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND The Commission received a complaint on June 16, 2008 (the ``Complaint''), alleging that the Station failed to conduct a ``Father's Day'' contest in accordance with its advertised terms and the Commission's rules.
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  • Adopted: April 30, 2010 Released: April 30, 2010 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and CBS Radio East Inc. (``CBS''). The Consent Decree resolves and terminates the Bureau's investigation and cancels a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') finding an apparent violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules in connection with a broadcast over Station KDKA(AM), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (the ``Station''). The Bureau and CBS have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we
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  • December 8, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we propose a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 against Good Karma Broadcasting, LLC (``Good Karma'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WKNR(AM), Cleveland, Ohio (the ``Station''), for its apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. As discussed below, we find that Good Karma violated the contest rule requirements by broadcasting information about a contest without fully and accurately disclosing all of its material terms. II. BACKGROUND The Enforcement Bureau (the ``Bureau'') received a complaint (the ``Complaint'') alleging that the Station had conducted a ``bogus'' contest called ``Who Said That'' (the ``Contest'')
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  • for Forfeiture (``NAL''), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), we find that Journal Broadcast Corporation (``Journal'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station KJOT(FM), Boise, Idaho (``J-105'' or the ``Station''), broadcast information about a contest without fully and accurately disclosing all material terms thereof in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the record, we find Journal apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint on May 5, 2008 (the ``Complaint''), alleging that the Station failed to conduct a contest in accordance with its advertised terms and the Commission's rules. Specifically, the Complainant
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  • By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order, we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by Saga Communications of New England, L.L.C. (``Saga''), licensee of Station WAQY(FM), Springfield, Massachusetts (the ``Station''), of an Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') Forfeiture Order issued September 25, 2009. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture of $4,000 against Saga for violating Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to conduct a broadcast contest substantially as announced. As discussed below, we deny the Petition and affirm the $4,000 forfeiture. background The Forfeiture Order held that the Station failed to conduct a contest substantially as announced in violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules because it did not timely deliver a contest prize
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  • Facility ID No. 24508 Adopted: July 7, 2011 Released: July 11, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and Catamount Broadcasting of Chico-Redding, Inc. (``Catamount'' or the ``Licensee''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against the Licensee for possible violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's Rules regarding licensee-conducted contests. The Bureau and the Licensee have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served
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  • No. 0001566009 Facility ID No. 33745 Adopted: July 7, 2011 Released: July 11, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and Chico License, L.L.C. (``Chico'' or the ``Licensee''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against the Licensee for possible violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's Rules regarding licensee-conducted contests. The Bureau and the Licensee have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served
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  • 19, 2012 By the Acting Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (``Clear Channel'' or ``Licensee''), the ultimate parent company of the licensees of commercial radio stations KOST(FM), KHHT(FM), KBIG-FM, KYSR(FM), KIIS-FM, and KFI(AM), Los Angeles, California (the ``Stations''), apparently willfully violated section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to ``fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest.'' Based upon our review of the facts, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty two thousand dollars ($22,000). II. BACKGROUND The Commission received a complaint on July 25, 2008, alleging that Clear Channel failed to
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  • 25, 2012 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) and Fisher Broadcasting - Seattle Radio, L.L.C. (Licensee). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against the Licensee for possible violations of Section 508 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules (Rules), in connection with a licensee-conducted contest broadcast by the Licensee on Station KVI(AM), Seattle, Washington (Station) in 2007. The Bureau and the Licensee have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent
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  • deny the Application for Review filed by Saga Communications of New England, L.L.C. (``Saga''), licensee of Station WAQY(FM), Springfield, Massachusetts (the ``Station''). Saga seeks review of a Memorandum Opinion and Order (``MO&O'') issued by the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') on April 1, 2010. In that MO&O, the Bureau denied Saga's Petition for Reconsideration of a $4,000 monetary forfeiture for violating section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules for failure to conduct a broadcast contest substantially as announced. As discussed below, we deny the Application for Review and affirm the $4,000 forfeiture. background 2. In December 2005, the Bureau received a complaint from Robert Naginewicz alleging that Station WAQY(FM) failed to conduct a contest broadcast in June and July 2005 according to that contest's
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  • 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1435 (released June 28, 2000), ($7,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., 15 FCC Rcd 11906 (2000) ($23,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1016 (released May 9, 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc., 15 FCC Rcd 2734 (EB 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid). IV. ORDERING CLAUSES 10. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED THAT, pursuant to section 503(b) of the Act, and sections 0.111, 0.311 and 1.80 of the Commission's rules, Capstar TX Limited Partnership
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  • College (``Isothermal''), licensee of noncommercial educational Station WNCW(FM), Spindale, North Carolina, apparently violated the Commission's rules relating to licensee-conducted contests. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Isothermal is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) for violation of the licensee-conducted contest rule, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1216. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received complaints that Isothermal broadcast an on-air raffle on WNCW(FM) during the period April 2 through 8, 2002, that failed to make clear that consideration was not required to participate in the contest and otherwise refrained from airing the contest's rules, in violation of the licensee-conducted contest rule. One complainant further alleged that Isothermal has
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  • College (``Isothermal''), licensee of noncommercial educational Station WNCW(FM), Spindale, North Carolina, apparently violated the Commission's rules relating to licensee-conducted contests. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Isothermal is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) for violation of the licensee-conducted contest rule, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1216. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received complaints that Isothermal broadcast an on-air raffle on WNCW(FM) during the period April 2 through 8, 2002, that failed to make clear that consideration was not required to participate in the contest and otherwise refrained from airing the contest's rules, in violation of the licensee-conducted contest rule. One complainant further alleged that Isothermal has
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  • 0003-4534-95 Facility ID # 70040 FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: December 5, 2003 Released: December 8, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find ABC, Inc. (``ABC''), licensee of Station WDRQ(FM), Detroit, Michigan, apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) for a violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, which requires licensees to broadcast fully and accurately the material terms of a contest. We find that ABC broadcast a contest, ``War of the Sexes,'' without disclosing a material term of the contest, i.e., that the movie prize passes that it awarded to its contest winners did not guarantee theater admission. II. BACKGROUND On June 5,
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  • 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find New Northwest Broadcasters, L.L.C. (``NNB''), licensee of Stations KEGX(FM) KIOK(FM), KALE(AM), Richland, Washington, KNLT(FM), Walla Walla, Washington, and KTCR(AM), Kennewick, Washington, apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000) for a violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to conduct its contests substantially as announced or advertised. We find that NNB broadcast contests in which it awarded prizes to callers who did not satisfy its pre-announced contest rule parameters. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a confidential complaint dated July 31, 2002, alleging that NNB, time-broker of Station
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: June 21, 2005 Released: June 22, 2005 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearing Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Capstar TX Limited Partnership (``Capstar''), licensee of Station WKSS(FM), Hartford-Meriden, Connecticut, apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for a violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, which requires licensees to broadcast fully and accurately the material terms of a contest. We find that Capstar conducted and broadcast the ``I Do Island'' contest over Station WKSS(FM) and apparently awarded a prize package valued significantly less than the value publicized by the station and stated in the contest rules. II. BACKGROUND According to the
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: June 21, 2005 Released: June 22, 2005 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearing Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Capstar TX Limited Partnership (``Capstar''), licensee of Station WKSS(FM), Hartford-Meriden, Connecticut, apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for a violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, which requires licensees to broadcast fully and accurately the material terms of a contest. We find that Capstar conducted and broadcast the ``I Do Island'' contest over Station WKSS(FM) and apparently awarded a prize package valued significantly less than the value publicized by the station and stated in the contest rules. II. BACKGROUND According to the
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  • 2004, of Judi and John Estrin (``Petitioners'') of an Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') letter. By that letter, the Bureau denied the Petitioners' complaint against CBS Broadcasting Inc. (``CBS''), licensee of Station KCBS-TV, Los Angeles, California. We agree with the conclusion reached in the Denial Letter, that, based upon the information before us, Petitioners have failed to demonstrate that CBS violated section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules with respect to ``The Extra Point Sweepstakes'' contest conducted during December 2003 over CBS's Station KCBS-TV. II. BACKGROUND On February 27, 2004, Petitioners filed a written complaint against CBS with the Commission. They alleged that CBS had overstated the announced value of the prize in its ``The Extra Point Sweepstakes'' contest conducted over Station KCBS-TV, a
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  • of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc. (``Clear Channel''), licensee of Station WRUM(FM), Orlando, Florida, broadcast information about a contest without fully and accurately disclosing all material terms thereof and failed to conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised, in apparent willful violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the facts, we find, pursuant to section 503(b) of the Act , that Clear Channel is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. BACKGROUND The Commission received a written complaint dated February 28, 2005, (hereinafter ``the Complaint'') from Mega Communications of Daytona Beach Licensee, L.L.C. (``Mega''), licensee
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  • FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: July 19, 2006 Released: July 20, 2006 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find NM Licensing, LLC (``NextMedia''), licensee of Station WYAV(FM), Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for its apparent violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to ``fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest...and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised.'' As discussed below, we find that NextMedia substantially altered material terms of a contest, in apparent violation of the Commission's rule. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint alleging that
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  • to section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act'') and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc. (``Clear Channel''), licensee of Station WAWS(TV), Jacksonville, Florida, failed to conduct its ``Win A Hot Rod for Dad'' contest (the ``Contest'') substantially as announced or advertised, in apparent willful violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Specifically, it appears that, contrary to the official announced rules of the Contest, at the Contest drawing, Clear Channel excluded multiple entries from consideration, misplaced other legitimate entries, and failed to award all announced prizes. Based upon our review of the facts, we conclude that Clear Channel is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the
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  • character of station WAWS(TV) management, he asks that the license renewal not be granted. On April 20, 2006, the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, acting on Mr. Hawxhurst's complaint, issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture against Clear Channel, finding that station WAWS(TV) failed to conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised, in apparent willful violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. The Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture found, however, that the base forfeiture amount of $4,000 was appropriate since Clear Channel took ``reasonably prompt remedial action prior to learning of [the] investigation.'' Clear Channel paid the assessed forfeiture on the date the Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture was issued. Section 309(k)(1) of the Act states
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  • keep listeners from calling the studio to solicit clues, and to prevent on-air talent from accidentally (or deliberately) giving anyone an unfair advantage.'' Finally, Licensee argues that, even if the Station had deviated from the contest rules, as Neidhardt claims, any such deviations would not be considered ``substantial'' and, in any event, would not warrant revocation of its license. Section 73.1216 of the Rules provides, ``A licensee that broadcasts or advertises information about a contest it conducts shall fully and accurately disclose the material terms of the contest, and shall conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised. No contest description shall be false, misleading or deceptive with respect to any material term.'' We find that Neidhardt has failed to make
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  • Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find Multicultural Radio Broadcasting Licensee, LLC (``Multicultural''), licensee of Station KAZN(AM), Pasadena, California (the ``Station''), liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $12,000 for its repeated and willful violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to ``fully and accurately disclose the material terms of contest[s] . . . and conduct the contest[s] substantially as announced or advertised.'' II. BACKGROUND The Commission received a complaint, dated January 8, 2006 (the ``Complaint''), alleging that the Station failed to conduct three separate contests in accordance with their advertised material terms and the
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  • EB-06-IH-0825 FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 2, 2007 Released: March 2, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Saga Communications of New England, L.L.C. (``Saga''), licensee of Station WAQY(FM), Springfield, Massachusetts, apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to ``fully and accurately disclose the material terms of the contest . . . and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised.'' As discussed below, we find that Saga failed to conduct its contest substantially as announced, in apparent violation of the Commission's rule. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission
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  • FORFEITURE Adopted: March 2, 2007 Released: March 2, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Entercom Wichita License, LLC (``Entercom''), licensee of Station KDGS(FM), Andover, Kansas (the ``Station''), apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for its apparent violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to ``fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest . . . and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised.'' As discussed below, we find that Entercom failed to announce the material terms of a contest and neglected to conduct the contest in accordance with its material
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  • 2, 2007 Released: March 2, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find CBS Radio Inc. of Philadelphia (``CBS'' or ``Licensee''), Licensee of Station WIP(AM), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the ``Station''), apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for its apparent violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to ``fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest . . . and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised.'' As discussed below, we find that CBS failed to announce the material terms of a contest, and neglected to conduct the contest in accordance with its material
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  • March 2, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Access 1 New Jersey License Company, LLC (``Access 1''), licensee of Station WTKU-FM, Ocean City, New Jersey (the ``Station''), apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for its apparent violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to ``fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest...and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised.'' As discussed below, we find that Access 1 substantially altered material terms of a contest, in apparent violation of the Commission's rule. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint from
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  • No. 200732080008 Facility ID No. 28626 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 10, 2008 Released: July 10, 2008 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 against CBS Radio Inc. of Philadelphia (``CBS''), licensee of Station WIP(AM), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the ``Station''), for its willful violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, CBS failed to announce the material terms of a contest and neglected to conduct the contest in accordance with its material terms, in violation of the Commission's Rules. background On March 2, 2007, the Investigations and Hearings Division (the ``Division'') released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''). The Division found in
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  • 2009 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), we find that Service Broadcasting Group, LLC (``Service'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station KKDA-FM, Dallas, Texas (the ``Station''), apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, by neglecting to announce the material terms of a contest and failing to conduct the contest substantially as announced. Based on a review of the facts and circumstances, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. BACKGROUND The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') received a complaint (the ``Complaint'') alleging that the Station
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  • NAL/Acct. No. 200732080005 Facility ID No. 70266 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 5, 2009 Released: February 5, 2009 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: introduction In this Forfeiture Order (``Order''), we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 against Entercom Wichita License, LLC (``Entercom''), licensee of Station KDGS(FM), Andover, Kansas (the ``Station''), for its willful violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, Entercom failed to announce all of the material terms of a designated caller contest and neglected to conduct the contest in accordance with its material terms, in violation of the Commission's rules. background On March 2, 2007, the Investigations and Hearings Division of the FCC's Enforcement Bureau (the ``Bureau'') issued a Notice of
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  • Adopted: August 26, 2009 Released: August 26, 2009 By the Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order, we deny a Petition for Reconsideration (``Petition'') filed by CBS Radio Inc. of Philadelphia (``CBS''), licensee of Station WIP(AM), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, (the ``Station''), of a Forfeiture Order for $4,000. In the Forfeiture Order, we found that CBS violated Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to announce the material terms of a contest and neglecting to conduct the contest in accordance with its material terms. The Forfeiture Order was based on a complaint alleging that CBS improperly disqualified the complainant as a contest winner based on an unannounced term. As discussed below, we deny the Petition and thereby affirm
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  • and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that CBS Radio East Inc. (``CBS'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station KDKA(AM), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (``Station KDKA'' or the ``Station''), broadcast information about a contest without fully and accurately disclosing all material terms thereof, and failed to conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised, in apparent willful violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the record, we find that CBS is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. BACKGROUND The Commission received a complaint, dated November 26, 2007 (``the Complaint''), alleging that Station KDKA's investigative reporter and talk show host, Marty Griffin, conducted a contest on November 22, 2007, in apparent
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  • advertising should not be presented in a manner that blurs the distinction between advertising and program/editorial content in a way that is misleading to children). CCFC Comments at 20. Although the Commission and CARU have adopted provisions governing contests, none of the commenters in this proceeding have asserted that BusRadio's contests run afoul of such provisions. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.1216; CARU Guidelines, Section II.D.2.(f). Obligation, Inc. Comments at 12 (referencing a promotion of the television program ``Aliens in America'' by BusRadio DJs); CCFC Comments at 14 (referencing a BusRadio DJ's promotion for Excitebots Trick Racing and the Nintendo Wii gaming system); id. at 22 (claiming that BusRadio does not count as commercial content its promotion of exclusive music artists in
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  • ) File No. EB-06-IH-0825 NAL Account No. 200732080018 Facility ID No. 58551 FRN No. 0002749406 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 25, 2009 Released: September 25, 2009 By the Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Forfeiture Order, we impose a monetary forfeiture of $4,000 against Saga Communications of New England, L.L.C. (``Saga''), licensee of Station WAQY(FM), Springfield, Massachusetts, for violating Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to conduct a broadcast contest substantially as announced. background 2. On December 31, 2005, Mr. Robert Naginewicz filed a complaint with the Commission, alleging that Station WAQY(FM) failed to conduct a contest broadcast by the Station in June and July 2005 according to that contest's advertised rules. According to Mr. Naginewicz, on July 17,
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  • Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and CBS Radio Inc. of Philadelphia (``CBS''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and cancels a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), Forfeiture Order, and Memorandum Opinion and Order (``MO&O'') by the Bureau against CBS for possible violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules regarding licensee-conducted contests. The Bureau and CBS have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served by
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  • February 12, 2009 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture (``NAL''), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), we find that AMFM Broadcasting Licenses, LLC (``AMFM'' or ``Licensee''), Licensee of Station KOST(FM), Los Angeles, California (the ``Station''), apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to ``fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest'' and to conduct the contest ``substantially as announced or advertised.'' Based on our review of the facts and circumstances, we find the Licensee liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. BACKGROUND The Commission received a complaint dated August 23,
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  • Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules,1 we find that Greater Boston Radio, Inc. ("Greater Boston" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WMJX(FM), Boston, Massachusetts ("Station WMJX" or the "Station"), broadcast information about a contest without fully and accurately disclosing all material terms thereof, and failed to conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised, in apparent willful violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules.2 Based upon our review of the record, we find that Greater Boston is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint on May 2, 2008 (the "Complaint"), alleging that the Station failed to conduct its "Win a Car" contest in accordance with the contest's advertised terms
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  • 23, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Nassau Broadcasting III, L.L.C. (``Nassau'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WWEG(FM), Myersville, Maryland (the ``Station''), failed to conduct a contest substantially as announced or advertised, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the record, we find that Nassau is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND The Commission received a complaint on June 16, 2008 (the ``Complaint''), alleging that the Station failed to conduct a ``Father's Day'' contest in accordance with its advertised terms and the Commission's rules.
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  • Adopted: April 30, 2010 Released: April 30, 2010 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and CBS Radio East Inc. (``CBS''). The Consent Decree resolves and terminates the Bureau's investigation and cancels a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL'') finding an apparent violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules in connection with a broadcast over Station KDKA(AM), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (the ``Station''). The Bureau and CBS have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we
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  • ) ) ) ) ) ) File No. EB-07-IH-9488 NAL Account No. 200932080026 Facility ID No. 25443 FRN No. 0009225210 CONSENT DECREE The Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and CBS Radio East Inc. (``CBS''), by their authorized representatives, hereby enter into this Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating the Enforcement Bureau's above-captioned forfeiture proceeding and investigation into whether CBS violated Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules concerning licensee conducted contests. DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Consent Decree, the following definitions shall apply: (a) ``Act'' means the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 151 et seq. (b) ``Broadcast'' means the Marty Griffin Show as broadcast by the Station on November 22, 2007. (c) ``Bureau'' means the Enforcement Bureau of
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  • December 8, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we propose a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 against Good Karma Broadcasting, LLC (``Good Karma'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station WKNR(AM), Cleveland, Ohio (the ``Station''), for its apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. As discussed below, we find that Good Karma violated the contest rule requirements by broadcasting information about a contest without fully and accurately disclosing all of its material terms. II. BACKGROUND The Enforcement Bureau (the ``Bureau'') received a complaint (the ``Complaint'') alleging that the Station had conducted a ``bogus'' contest called ``Who Said That'' (the ``Contest'')
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  • for Forfeiture (``NAL''), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the ``Act''), we find that Journal Broadcast Corporation (``Journal'' or the ``Licensee''), licensee of Station KJOT(FM), Boise, Idaho (``J-105'' or the ``Station''), broadcast information about a contest without fully and accurately disclosing all material terms thereof in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the record, we find Journal apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint on May 5, 2008 (the ``Complaint''), alleging that the Station failed to conduct a contest in accordance with its advertised terms and the Commission's rules. Specifically, the Complainant
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  • By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Memorandum Opinion and Order, we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by Saga Communications of New England, L.L.C. (``Saga''), licensee of Station WAQY(FM), Springfield, Massachusetts (the ``Station''), of an Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') Forfeiture Order issued September 25, 2009. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture of $4,000 against Saga for violating Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to conduct a broadcast contest substantially as announced. As discussed below, we deny the Petition and affirm the $4,000 forfeiture. background The Forfeiture Order held that the Station failed to conduct a contest substantially as announced in violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules because it did not timely deliver a contest prize
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  • Facility ID No. 24508 Adopted: July 7, 2011 Released: July 11, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and Catamount Broadcasting of Chico-Redding, Inc. (``Catamount'' or the ``Licensee''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against the Licensee for possible violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's Rules regarding licensee-conducted contests. The Bureau and the Licensee have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served
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  • No. 0001566009 Facility ID No. 33745 Adopted: July 7, 2011 Released: July 11, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') and Chico License, L.L.C. (``Chico'' or the ``Licensee''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against the Licensee for possible violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's Rules regarding licensee-conducted contests. The Bureau and the Licensee have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served
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  • 19, 2012 By the Acting Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: INTRODUCTION In this Notice of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find that Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (``Clear Channel'' or ``Licensee''), the ultimate parent company of the licensees of commercial radio stations KOST(FM), KHHT(FM), KBIG-FM, KYSR(FM), KIIS-FM, and KFI(AM), Los Angeles, California (the ``Stations''), apparently willfully violated section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to ``fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest.'' Based upon our review of the facts, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty two thousand dollars ($22,000). II. BACKGROUND The Commission received a complaint on July 25, 2008, alleging that Clear Channel failed to
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  • 25, 2012 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) and Fisher Broadcasting - Seattle Radio, L.L.C. (Licensee). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against the Licensee for possible violations of Section 508 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules (Rules), in connection with a licensee-conducted contest broadcast by the Licensee on Station KVI(AM), Seattle, Washington (Station) in 2007. The Bureau and the Licensee have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. After reviewing the terms of the Consent
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  • College (``Isothermal''), licensee of noncommercial educational Station WNCW(FM), Spindale, North Carolina, apparently violated the Commission's rules relating to licensee-conducted contests. Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Isothermal is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) for violation of the licensee-conducted contest rule, 47 C.F.R. § 73.1216. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received complaints that Isothermal broadcast an on-air raffle on WNCW(FM) during the period April 2 through 8, 2002, that failed to make clear that consideration was not required to participate in the contest and otherwise refrained from airing the contest's rules, in violation of the licensee-conducted contest rule. One complainant further alleged that Isothermal has
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  • and agreed not to ``make any representation or omission that would cause a reasonable person to believe'' that contests involving many stations across the station were in fact limited to local stations. See From A Distance, at A1. In the context of licensee-conducted contests, the Commission has rules that require the disclosure of the material terms. See 47 C.F.R. § 73.1216. See Future of Music Coalition, Radio Deregulation: Has it Served Citizens and Musicians?, at 79-80 (2002) (the Future of Music Coalition filed a copy of this study in MB Docket No. 02-277 on November 20, 2002). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 73.3580 (local public notice of filing of broadcast applications), 73.3584 (procedure for filing petitions to deny). 47 U.S.C. § 309(k)(1).
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  • deny the Application for Review filed by Saga Communications of New England, L.L.C. (``Saga''), licensee of Station WAQY(FM), Springfield, Massachusetts (the ``Station''). Saga seeks review of a Memorandum Opinion and Order (``MO&O'') issued by the Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') on April 1, 2010. In that MO&O, the Bureau denied Saga's Petition for Reconsideration of a $4,000 monetary forfeiture for violating section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules for failure to conduct a broadcast contest substantially as announced. As discussed below, we deny the Application for Review and affirm the $4,000 forfeiture. background 2. In December 2005, the Bureau received a complaint from Robert Naginewicz alleging that Station WAQY(FM) failed to conduct a contest broadcast in June and July 2005 according to that contest's
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  • 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1435 (released June 28, 2000), ($7,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., 15 FCC Rcd 11906 (2000) ($23,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1016 (released May 9, 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc., 15 FCC Rcd 2734 (EB 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid). IV. ORDERING CLAUSES 10. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED THAT, pursuant to section 503(b) of the Act, and sections 0.111, 0.311 and 1.80 of the Commission's rules, Capstar TX Limited Partnership
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  • Community College (``Isothermal''), licensee of noncommercial educational Station WNCW(FM), Spindale, North Carolina, apparently violated the Commission's rules relating to licensee-conducted contests.1 Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Isothermal is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) for violation of the licensee-conducted contest rule, 47 C.F.R. 73.1216. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received complaints that Isothermal broadcast an on-air raffle on WNCW(FM) during the period April 2 through 8, 2002, that failed to make clear that consideration was not required to participate in the contest and otherwise refrained from airing the contest's rules, in violation of the licensee-conducted contest rule.2 One complainant further alleged that Isothermal has
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  • NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: December 5, 2003 Released: December 8, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find ABC, Inc. (``ABC''), licensee of Station WDRQ(FM), Detroit, Michigan, apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) for a violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules,1 which requires licensees to broadcast fully and accurately the material terms of a contest. We find that ABC broadcast a contest, ``War of the Sexes,'' without disclosing a material term of the contest, i.e., that the movie prize passes that it awarded to its contest winners did not guarantee theater admission. II. BACKGROUND 2. On June
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  • Community College (``Isothermal''), licensee of noncommercial educational Station WNCW(FM), Spindale, North Carolina, apparently violated the Commission's rules relating to licensee-conducted contests.1 Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Isothermal is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) for violation of the licensee-conducted contest rule, 47 C.F.R. 73.1216. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received complaints that Isothermal broadcast an on-air raffle on WNCW(FM) during the period April 2 through 8, 2002, that failed to make clear that consideration was not required to participate in the contest and otherwise refrained from airing the contest's rules, in violation of the licensee-conducted contest rule.2 One complainant further alleged that Isothermal has
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  • 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find New Northwest Broadcasters, L.L.C. (``NNB''), licensee of Stations KEGX(FM) KIOK(FM), KALE(AM), Richland, Washington, KNLT(FM), Walla Walla, Washington, and KTCR(AM), Kennewick, Washington, apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000) for a violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules.2 That rule requires a broadcast licensee to conduct its contests substantially as announced or advertised. We find that NNB broadcast contests in which it awarded prizes to callers who did not satisfy its pre- announced contest rule parameters. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a confidential complaint dated July 31, 2002, alleging that NNB, time-broker of
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: June 21, 2005 Released: June 22, 2005 By the Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Capstar TX Limited Partnership (``Capstar''), licensee of Station WKSS(FM), Hartford-Meriden, Connecticut, apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for a violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules,1 which requires licensees to broadcast fully and accurately the material terms of a contest. We find that Capstar conducted and broadcast the ``I Do Island'' contest over Station WKSS(FM) and apparently awarded a prize package valued significantly less than the value publicized by the station and stated in the contest rules. II. BACKGROUND 2. According to
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  • 2004, of Judi and John Estrin (``Petitioners'') of an Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') letter. By that letter, the Bureau denied the Petitioners' complaint against CBS Broadcasting Inc. (``CBS''), licensee of Station KCBS-TV, Los Angeles, California.1 We agree with the conclusion reached in the Denial Letter, that, based upon the information before us, Petitioners have failed to demonstrate that CBS violated section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules2 with respect to ``The Extra Point Sweepstakes'' contest conducted during December 2003 over CBS's Station KCBS-TV. II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 27, 2004, Petitioners filed a written complaint against CBS with the Commission.3 They alleged that CBS had overstated the announced value of the prize in its ``The Extra Point Sweepstakes'' contest conducted over Station KCBS-TV,
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  • of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc. ("Clear Channel"), licensee of Station WRUM(FM), Orlando, Florida, broadcast information about a contest without fully and accurately disclosing all material terms thereof and failed to conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised, in apparent willful violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the facts, we find, pursuant to section 503(b) of the Act , that Clear Channel is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a written complaint dated February 28, 2005, (hereinafter "the Complaint") from Mega Communications of Daytona Beach Licensee, L.L.C. ("Mega"),
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  • FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: July 19, 2006 Released: July 20, 2006 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find NM Licensing, LLC ("NextMedia"), licensee of Station WYAV(FM), Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for its apparent violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to "fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest...and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised." As discussed below, we find that NextMedia substantially altered material terms of a contest, in apparent violation of the Commission's rule. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint alleging that
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  • to section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act") and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc. ("Clear Channel"), licensee of Station WAWS(TV), Jacksonville, Florida, failed to conduct its "Win A Hot Rod for Dad" contest (the "Contest") substantially as announced or advertised, in apparent willful violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Specifically, it appears that, contrary to the official announced rules of the Contest, at the Contest drawing, Clear Channel excluded multiple entries from consideration, misplaced other legitimate entries, and failed to award all announced prizes. Based upon our review of the facts, we conclude that Clear Channel is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the
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  • Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find Multicultural Radio Broadcasting Licensee, LLC ("Multicultural"), licensee of Station KAZN(AM), Pasadena, California (the "Station"), liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $12,000 for its repeated and willful violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to "fully and accurately disclose the material terms of contest[s] . . . and conduct the contest[s] substantially as announced or advertised." II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint, dated January 8, 2006 (the "Complaint"), alleging that the Station failed to conduct three separate contests in accordance with their advertised material terms and
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 2, 2007 Released: March 2, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find Saga Communications of New England, L.L.C. ("Saga"), licensee of Station WAQY(FM), Springfield, Massachusetts, apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to "fully and accurately disclose the material terms of the contest . . . and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised." As discussed below, we find that Saga failed to conduct its contest substantially as announced, in apparent violation of the Commission's rule. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission
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  • FORFEITURE Adopted: March 2, 2007 Released: March 2, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find Entercom Wichita License, LLC ("Entercom"), licensee of Station KDGS(FM), Andover, Kansas (the "Station"), apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for its apparent violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to "fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest . . . and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised." As discussed below, we find that Entercom failed to announce the material terms of a contest and neglected to conduct the contest in accordance with its material
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  • 2, 2007 Released: March 2, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find CBS Radio Inc. of Philadelphia ("CBS" or "Licensee"), Licensee of Station WIP(AM), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the "Station"), apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for its apparent violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to "fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest . . . and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised." As discussed below, we find that CBS failed to announce the material terms of a contest, and neglected to conduct the contest in accordance with its material
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  • March 2, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find Access 1 New Jersey License Company, LLC ("Access 1"), licensee of Station WTKU-FM, Ocean City, New Jersey (the "Station"), apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for its apparent violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to "fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest...and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised." As discussed below, we find that Access 1 substantially altered material terms of a contest, in apparent violation of the Commission's rule. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint from
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  • ID No. 28626 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 10, 2008 Released: July 10, 2008 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. introduction 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 against CBS Radio Inc. of Philadelphia ("CBS"), licensee of Station WIP(AM), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the "Station"), for its willful violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, CBS failed to announce the material terms of a contest and neglected to conduct the contest in accordance with its material terms, in violation of the Commission's Rules. II. background 2. On March 2, 2007, the Investigations and Hearings Division (the "Division") released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"). The Division
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  • Facility ID No. 70266 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: February 5, 2009 Released: February 5, 2009 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. introduction 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we assess a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 against Entercom Wichita License, LLC ("Entercom"), licensee of Station KDGS(FM), Andover, Kansas (the "Station"), for its willful violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, Entercom failed to announce all of the material terms of a designated caller contest and neglected to conduct the contest in accordance with its material terms, in violation of the Commission's rules. II. background 2. On March 2, 2007, the Investigations and Hearings Division of the FCC's Enforcement Bureau (the "Bureau") issued a
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  • 26, 2009 Released: August 26, 2009 By the Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order, we deny a Petition for Reconsideration ("Petition") filed by CBS Radio Inc. of Philadelphia ("CBS"), licensee of Station WIP(AM), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, (the "Station"), of a Forfeiture Order for $4,000. In the Forfeiture Order, we found that CBS violated Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to announce the material terms of a contest and neglecting to conduct the contest in accordance with its material terms. The Forfeiture Order was based on a complaint alleging that CBS improperly disqualified the complainant as a contest winner based on an unannounced term. As discussed below, we deny the Petition and thereby affirm
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  • and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that CBS Radio East Inc. ("CBS" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station KDKA(AM), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ("Station KDKA" or the "Station"), broadcast information about a contest without fully and accurately disclosing all material terms thereof, and failed to conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised, in apparent willful violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the record, we find that CBS is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint, dated November 26, 2007 ("the Complaint"), alleging that Station KDKA's investigative reporter and talk show host, Marty Griffin, conducted a contest on November 22, 2007, in
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  • WAQY(FM), ) Facility ID No. 58551 Springfield, Massachusetts ) FRN No. 0002749406 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: September 25, 2009 Released: September 25, 2009 By the Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Forfeiture Order, we impose a monetary forfeiture of $4,000 against Saga Communications of New England, L.L.C. ("Saga"), licensee of Station WAQY(FM), Springfield, Massachusetts, for violating Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to conduct a broadcast contest substantially as announced. I. background 2. On December 31, 2005, Mr. Robert Naginewicz filed a complaint with the Commission, alleging that Station WAQY(FM) failed to conduct a contest broadcast by the Station in June and July 2005 according to that contest's advertised rules. According to Mr. Naginewicz, on July
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  • Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and CBS Radio Inc. of Philadelphia ("CBS"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation and cancels a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), Forfeiture Order, and Memorandum Opinion and Order ("MO&O") by the Bureau against CBS for possible violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules regarding licensee-conducted contests. 2. The Bureau and CBS have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would be
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  • 2009 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), we find that AMFM Broadcasting Licenses, LLC ("AMFM" or "Licensee"), Licensee of Station KOST(FM), Los Angeles, California (the "Station"), apparently willfully and repeatedly violated Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to "fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest" and to conduct the contest "substantially as announced or advertised." Based on our review of the facts and circumstances, we find the Licensee liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint dated August
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  • Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Greater Boston Radio, Inc. ("Greater Boston" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WMJX(FM), Boston, Massachusetts ("Station WMJX" or the "Station"), broadcast information about a contest without fully and accurately disclosing all material terms thereof, and failed to conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised, in apparent willful violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the record, we find that Greater Boston is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint on May 2, 2008 (the "Complaint"), alleging that the Station failed to conduct its "Win a Car" contest in accordance with the contest's advertised terms
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  • 23, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Nassau Broadcasting III, L.L.C. ("Nassau" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WWEG(FM), Myersville, Maryland (the "Station"), failed to conduct a contest substantially as announced or advertised, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the record, we find that Nassau is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint on June 16, 2008 (the "Complaint"), alleging that the Station failed to conduct a "Father's Day" contest in accordance with its advertised terms and the Commission's
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  • April 30, 2010 Released: April 30, 2010 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and CBS Radio East Inc. ("CBS"). The Consent Decree resolves and terminates the Bureau's investigation and cancels a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") finding an apparent violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules in connection with a broadcast over Station KDKA(AM), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (the "Station"). 2. The Bureau and CBS have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before
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  • 8, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we propose a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 against Good Karma Broadcasting, LLC ("Good Karma" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WKNR(AM), Cleveland, Ohio (the "Station"), for its apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. As discussed below, we find that Good Karma violated the contest rule requirements by broadcasting information about a contest without fully and accurately disclosing all of its material terms. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Enforcement Bureau (the "Bureau") received a complaint (the "Complaint") alleging that the Station had conducted a "bogus" contest called "Who Said That" (the
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  • for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), we find that Journal Broadcast Corporation ("Journal" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station KJOT(FM), Boise, Idaho ("J-105" or the "Station"), broadcast information about a contest without fully and accurately disclosing all material terms thereof in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the record, we find Journal apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint on May 5, 2008 (the "Complaint"), alleging that the Station failed to conduct a contest in accordance with its advertised terms and the Commission's rules. Specifically, the Complainant
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  • Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order, we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by Saga Communications of New England, L.L.C. ("Saga"), licensee of Station WAQY(FM), Springfield, Massachusetts (the "Station"), of an Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") Forfeiture Order issued September 25, 2009. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture of $4,000 against Saga for violating Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to conduct a broadcast contest substantially as announced. As discussed below, we deny the Petition and affirm the $4,000 forfeiture. I. background 2. The Forfeiture Order held that the Station failed to conduct a contest substantially as announced in violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules because it did not timely deliver a
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  • ) ) ORDER Adopted: July 7, 2011 Released: July 11, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Catamount Broadcasting of Chico-Redding, Inc. ("Catamount" or the "Licensee"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against the Licensee for possible violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's Rules regarding licensee-conducted contests. 2. The Bureau and the Licensee have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would
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  • No. 33745 ) ) ORDER Adopted: July 7, 2011 Released: July 11, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Chico License, L.L.C. ("Chico" or the "Licensee"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against the Licensee for possible violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's Rules regarding licensee-conducted contests. 2. The Bureau and the Licensee have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would
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  • deny the Application for Review filed by Saga Communications of New England, L.L.C. ("Saga"), licensee of Station WAQY(FM), Springfield, Massachusetts (the "Station"). Saga seeks review of a Memorandum Opinion and Order ("MO&O") issued by the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") on April 1, 2010. In that MO&O, the Bureau denied Saga's Petition for Reconsideration of a $4,000 monetary forfeiture for violating section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules for failure to conduct a broadcast contest substantially as announced. As discussed below, we deny the Application for Review and affirm the $4,000 forfeiture. I. background 2. In December 2005, the Bureau received a complaint from Robert Naginewicz alleging that Station WAQY(FM) failed to conduct a contest broadcast in June and July 2005 according to that
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  • By the Acting Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Clear Channel Communications, Inc. ("Clear Channel" or "Licensee"), the ultimate parent company of the licensees of commercial radio stations KOST(FM), KHHT(FM), KBIG-FM, KYSR(FM), KIIS-FM, and KFI(AM), Los Angeles, California (the "Stations"), apparently willfully violated section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to "fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest." Based upon our review of the facts, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty two thousand dollars ($22,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint on July 25, 2008, alleging that Clear Channel failed
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  • 2012 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) and Fisher Broadcasting - Seattle Radio, L.L.C. (Licensee). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against the Licensee for possible violations of Section 508 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules (Rules), in connection with a licensee-conducted contest broadcast by the Licensee on Station KVI(AM), Seattle, Washington (Station) in 2007. 2. The Bureau and the Licensee have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of
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  • ID# 46982 JJS NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 5, 2000 Released: May 9, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find Citicasters Co. (``Citicasters''), licensee of Station KITT(FM), Shreveport, Louisiana, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) for a violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, which requires licensees, among other things, to fully and accurately disclose material terms of a contest. We find that Citicasters conducted a contest, ``Millionaire Monday,'' without disclosing a material term of the contest, i.e., that the prize was one million Turkish lira, not $1,000,000. Background On February 16, 2000, the Investigations and Hearings Division of the
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  • 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1435 (released June 28, 2000), ($7,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., 15 FCC Rcd 11906 (2000) ($23,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1016 (released May 9, 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc., 15 FCC Rcd 2734 (EB 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid). Under these circumstances, we reject Capstar's claim that it is entitled to a reduction based upon a record of overall compliance with the Commission's rules. Accordingly, after reviewing all of
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  • X32080011 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 17, 2000 Released: April 19, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find AK Media Group, Inc. (``AK''), licensee of Station KJR-FM, Seattle, Washington, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) for a violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, which requires licensees, among other things, to broadcast the material terms of a contest. We find that AK conducted a contest, ``$10,000 Music Challenge,'' without broadcasting the material terms of the contest. Background On November 7, 1999, Ms. Debra Barto sent a complaint to the Commission against KJR-FM. According to Ms. Barto, Station KJR-FM conducted a
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  • or television stations. Whoever violates Section 508(a) of the Act shall be fined no more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. These penalties are in addition to any civil penalties or other enforcement action that may be assessed by the FCC. The Commission's requirements governing the broadcast of licensee-conducted contests are set forth in Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1216. This rule requires that a licensee that broadcasts or advertises information about a contest that it conducts shall fully and accurately disclose the material terms of the contest, and shall conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised. No contest description shall be false, misleading or deceptive with respect to any material term.
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  • 73.1207 Rebroadcasts. [462]TEXT [463]PDF 73.1208 Broadcast of taped, filmed, or recorded material. [464]TEXT [465]PDF 73.1209 References to time. [466]TEXT [467]PDF 73.1210 TV/FM dual-language broadcasting in Puerto Rico. [468]TEXT [469]PDF 73.1211 Broadcast of lottery information. [470]TEXT [471]PDF 73.1212 Sponsorship identification; list retention; related requirements. [472]TEXT [473]PDF 73.1213 Antenna structure, marking and lighting. [474]TEXT [475]PDF 73.1215 Specifications for indicating instruments. [476]TEXT [477]PDF 73.1216 Licensee-conducted contests. [478]TEXT [479]PDF 73.1217 Broadcast hoaxes. [480]TEXT [481]PDF 73.1225 Station inspections by FCC. [ [482]Inspection Fact Sheet ] [483]TEXT [484]PDF 73.1226 Availability to FCC of station logs and records. [485]TEXT [486]PDF 73.1230 Posting of station license. [487]TEXT [488]PDF 73.1250 Broadcasting emergency information. [489]TEXT [490]PDF 73.1300 Unattended station operation. [ [491]Unattended Operation ] [492]TEXT [493]PDF 73.1350 Transmission system operation. [494]TEXT
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  • X32080011 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 17, 2000 Released: April 19, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find AK Media Group, Inc. (``AK''), licensee of Station KJR-FM, Seattle, Washington, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) for a violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, which requires licensees, among other things, to broadcast the material terms of a contest. We find that AK conducted a contest, ``$10,000 Music Challenge,'' without broadcasting the material terms of the contest. Background On November 7, 1999, Ms. Debra Barto sent a complaint to the Commission against KJR-FM. According to Ms. Barto, Station KJR-FM conducted a
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  • X32080003 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 9, 2000 Released: February 10, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc. (``Clear Channel''), licensee of Station KPRR(FM), El Paso, Texas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for an apparent violation Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, which requires licensees, among other things, to fully and accurately disclose material terms of a contest. We find that Clear Channel conducted a contest, ``So You Want to Win 10,000,'' without disclosing a material term of the contest, i.e., that the prize was 10,000 Italian lira, not $10,000. Background On October 4, 1999, the Commission's Mass
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  • ID# 46982 JJS NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 5, 2000 Released: May 9, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find Citicasters Co. (``Citicasters''), licensee of Station KITT(FM), Shreveport, Louisiana, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) for a violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, which requires licensees, among other things, to fully and accurately disclose material terms of a contest. We find that Citicasters conducted a contest, ``Millionaire Monday,'' without disclosing a material term of the contest, i.e., that the prize was one million Turkish lira, not $1,000,000. Background On February 16, 2000, the Investigations and Hearings Division of the
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  • 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1435 (released June 28, 2000), ($7,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., 15 FCC Rcd 11906 (2000) ($23,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1016 (released May 9, 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc., 15 FCC Rcd 2734 (EB 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid). Under these circumstances, we reject Capstar's claim that it is entitled to a reduction based upon a record of overall compliance with the Commission's rules. Accordingly, after reviewing all of
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  • to Commission inquiries and correspondence. Section 73.1030-Notifications concerning interference to radio astronomy, research and receiving installations. Section 73.1201-Station identification. Section 73.1206-Broadcast of telephone conversations. Section 73.1207-Rebroadcasts. Section 73.1208-Broadcast of taped, filmed, or recorded material. Section 73.1210-TV/FM dual-language broadcasting in Puerto Rico. Section 73.1211-Broadcast of lottery information. Section 73.1212-Sponsorship identification; list retention; related requirements. Section 73.1213-Antenna structure, marking and lighting. Section 73.1216-Licensee-conducted contests. Section 73.1217-Broadcast hoaxes. Section 73.1230-Posting of station license. Section 73.1250-Broadcasting emergency information. Section 73.1300-Unattended station operation. Section 73.1400-Transmission system monitoring and control. Section 73.1520-Operation for tests and maintenance. Section 73.1540-Carrier frequency measurements. Section 73.1545-Carrier frequency departure tolerances. Section 73.1570-Modulation levels: AM, FM, and TV aural. Section 73.1580-Transmission system inspections. Section 73.1610-Equipment tests. Section 73.1620-Program tests. Section 73.1650-International agreements. Section
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  • to receive toll-blocking services. Comments Due: September 25, 1997; Reply Comments Due: October 9, 1997. Dkt No.: CC-96-45. Action by the Commission. Adopted: September 3, 1997. by 2nd FNPRM. (FCC No. 97-317). CCB Internet URL: [20]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Notices/1997/fcc97317.pdf MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC./RADIO STATION WLLR-FM, EAST MOLINE. Rescinded monetary forfeiture assessed against Mississippi Valley Broadcasting, Inc., WLLR-FM. Admonished licensee for violation of Section 73.1216. Action by Chief, Mass Media Bureau. Adopted: September 4, 1997. by Letter. (DA No. 97-1918). MMB ADDENDA: The following items, released August 18, 1997, did not appear in Digest No. 159: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TELEPHONE NUMBER PORTABILITY. Adopted recommendations of the North American Numbering Council as set forth in the Working Group Report, with modifications. Dkt No.: CC-95-116.
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  • Internet URL: [9]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/MDS_Notices/da9 82129.wp Report No: CWS-99-4. Released: October 22, 1998. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU COMMERCIAL WIRELESS INFORMATION. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- LESNICK COMMUNICATIONS, INC., LICENSEE, STATION WTWR-FM, MONROE, MI. Issued $4,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture against Lesnick Communications, inc. licensee of radio Station WTWR-FM, Monroe, Michigan, for its apparent willful and repeated violations of Sectoins 73.1211 and 73.1216 of the Commission's Rules regarding prizes promised in a bridal show presented by the station. Action by Bureau Chief. Adopted: October 21, 1998. by NAL for Forfeiture. (DA No. 98-2117). MMB TELEBEEPER OF NEW MEXICO, INC. Issued $1,000 Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture against TeleBeeper of New Mexico, Inc., licensee of Paging and Radiotelephone Station KNLT319, Big Springs, Texas,
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  • By Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture. Action by Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: February 7, 2000. by NALF. (DA No. 00-227). ENF Internet URL: [11]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/Orders/2000/da000227.doc CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC. Issued Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc., licensee of station KPRR(FM), El Paso, Texas, a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture in the amount of $4,000, for an apparent violation Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, which requires licensees, among other things, to fully and accurately disclose material terms of a contest By Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture. Action by Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: February 9, 2000. by NALF. (DA No. 00-238). ENF Internet URL: [12]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Enforcement/Orders/2000/da000238.doc MOSES GREENFIELD V. COMM/NET SERVICES CORPORATION. Granted the parties' Joint Motion for Voluntary Dismissal of
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  • tier rate charged in Lake Placid, FL. Action by Acting Chief, Financial Analysis and Compliance Division, Cable Services Bureau. Adopted: May 8, 2000. by Order. (DA No. 00-1026). CSB Internet URL: [24]http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/2000/da001026.doc CITICASTERS CO. Found Citicasters Co. licensee of Station KITT(FM), Shreveport, Louisiana, apparently liable for forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) for a violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, which requires licensees, among other things, to fully and accurately disclose material terms of a contest. Found that Citicasters conducted a contest, "Millionaire Monday," without disclosing a material term of the contest, i.e., that the prize was one million Turkish lira, not $1,000.000. By Notice of Apparent Liablity for Forfeiture By Notice of Apparent Liability for
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  • Consumer Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. Adopted: 05/23/2004 by ORDER. (DA No. 04-1464). CGB [60]DA-04-1464A1.doc [61]DA-04-1464A1.pdf [62]DA-04-1464A1.txt TRI-COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC. Denied the Petition for Reconsideration. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by MO&O. (DA No. 04-1453). EB [63]DA-04-1453A1.doc [64]DA-04-1453A1.pdf [65]DA-04-1453A1.txt NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, L.L.C. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/24/2004 by NALF. (DA No. 04-1471). EB [66]DA-04-1471A1.doc [67]DA-04-1471A1.pdf [68]DA-04-1471A1.txt BROADCAST LEARNING CENTER, INC. Issued a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $3,200 to Broadcast Learning Center, Inc. ("BLCI") for operating station WHS405 at an unauthorized location. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 05/21/2004 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 04-1452).
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  • against Entercom Wichita License, LLC, contest rule violation. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/05/2009 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 09-183). EB [16]DA-09-183A1.doc [17]DA-09-183A1.pdf [18]DA-09-183A1.txt CBS RADIO EAST INC. Issued a Notice of Apparent Liability to CBS Radio East Inc., licensee of KDKA(AM), proposing a forfeiture of $6,000 for its apparent violation of 47 C.F.R. Section 73.1216. Action by: Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 02/05/2009 by NAL. (DA No. 09-189). EB [19]DA-09-189A1.doc [20]DA-09-189A1.pdf [21]DA-09-189A1.txt SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC. Issued a $9,000 forfeiture to Station WYMG(FM), Jacksonville, IL. Action by: Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. Adopted: 02/04/2009 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 09-191). MB [22]DA-09-191A1.doc [23]DA-09-191A1.pdf [24]DA-09-191A1.txt SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC. Issued a
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  • D.C [57]DOC-293687A1.doc [58]DOC-293687A1.pdf [59]DOC-293687A1.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- TEXTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --- CBS RADIO INC. OF PHILADELPHIA. Adopted a Consent Decree in this proceeding. Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/25/2009 by Order/Consent Decree. (DA No. 09-2104). EB [60]DA-09-2104A1.doc [61]DA-09-2104A1.pdf [62]DA-09-2104A1.txt SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC, LICENSEE OF STATION WAQY(FM), SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS. Imposed a $4,000 forfeiture against Saga for violating Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules for failure to conduct a broadcast contest substantially as announced. Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 09/25/2009 by Forfeiture Order. (DA No. 09-2069). EB [63]DA-09-2069A1.doc [64]DA-09-2069A1.pdf [65]DA-09-2069A1.txt References 1. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-293700A1.doc 2. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-293700A1.pdf 3. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-293700A1.txt 4. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-293671A1.pdf 5. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-293671A2.txt 6. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-293670A1.pdf 7. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-293670A2.txt 8. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-1982A1.doc 9. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-1982A1.pdf 10. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-1982A1.txt 11. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-2135A1.doc 12. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-2135A1.pdf 13. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-2135A1.txt 14.
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  • 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1435 (released June 28, 2000), ($7,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., 15 FCC Rcd 11906 (2000) ($23,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1016 (released May 9, 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc., 15 FCC Rcd 2734 (EB 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid). IV. ORDERING CLAUSES 10. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED THAT, pursuant to section 503(b) of the Act, and sections 0.111, 0.311 and 1.80 of the Commission's rules, Capstar TX Limited Partnership
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  • Community College (``Isothermal''), licensee of noncommercial educational Station WNCW(FM), Spindale, North Carolina, apparently violated the Commission's rules relating to licensee-conducted contests.1 Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Isothermal is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) for violation of the licensee-conducted contest rule, 47 C.F.R. 73.1216. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received complaints that Isothermal broadcast an on-air raffle on WNCW(FM) during the period April 2 through 8, 2002, that failed to make clear that consideration was not required to participate in the contest and otherwise refrained from airing the contest's rules, in violation of the licensee-conducted contest rule.2 One complainant further alleged that Isothermal has
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  • NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: December 5, 2003 Released: December 8, 2003 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find ABC, Inc. (``ABC''), licensee of Station WDRQ(FM), Detroit, Michigan, apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) for a violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules,1 which requires licensees to broadcast fully and accurately the material terms of a contest. We find that ABC broadcast a contest, ``War of the Sexes,'' without disclosing a material term of the contest, i.e., that the movie prize passes that it awarded to its contest winners did not guarantee theater admission. II. BACKGROUND 2. On June
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  • Community College (``Isothermal''), licensee of noncommercial educational Station WNCW(FM), Spindale, North Carolina, apparently violated the Commission's rules relating to licensee-conducted contests.1 Based on our review of the facts and circumstances in this case, we conclude that Isothermal is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) for violation of the licensee-conducted contest rule, 47 C.F.R. 73.1216. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received complaints that Isothermal broadcast an on-air raffle on WNCW(FM) during the period April 2 through 8, 2002, that failed to make clear that consideration was not required to participate in the contest and otherwise refrained from airing the contest's rules, in violation of the licensee-conducted contest rule.2 One complainant further alleged that Isothermal has
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  • 2004 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find New Northwest Broadcasters, L.L.C. (``NNB''), licensee of Stations KEGX(FM) KIOK(FM), KALE(AM), Richland, Washington, KNLT(FM), Walla Walla, Washington, and KTCR(AM), Kennewick, Washington, apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000) for a violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules.2 That rule requires a broadcast licensee to conduct its contests substantially as announced or advertised. We find that NNB broadcast contests in which it awarded prizes to callers who did not satisfy its pre- announced contest rule parameters. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a confidential complaint dated July 31, 2002, alleging that NNB, time-broker of
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  • OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: June 21, 2005 Released: June 22, 2005 By the Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (``NAL''), we find Capstar TX Limited Partnership (``Capstar''), licensee of Station WKSS(FM), Hartford-Meriden, Connecticut, apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for a violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules,1 which requires licensees to broadcast fully and accurately the material terms of a contest. We find that Capstar conducted and broadcast the ``I Do Island'' contest over Station WKSS(FM) and apparently awarded a prize package valued significantly less than the value publicized by the station and stated in the contest rules. II. BACKGROUND 2. According to
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  • 2004, of Judi and John Estrin (``Petitioners'') of an Enforcement Bureau (``Bureau'') letter. By that letter, the Bureau denied the Petitioners' complaint against CBS Broadcasting Inc. (``CBS''), licensee of Station KCBS-TV, Los Angeles, California.1 We agree with the conclusion reached in the Denial Letter, that, based upon the information before us, Petitioners have failed to demonstrate that CBS violated section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules2 with respect to ``The Extra Point Sweepstakes'' contest conducted during December 2003 over CBS's Station KCBS-TV. II. BACKGROUND 2. On February 27, 2004, Petitioners filed a written complaint against CBS with the Commission.3 They alleged that CBS had overstated the announced value of the prize in its ``The Extra Point Sweepstakes'' contest conducted over Station KCBS-TV,
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  • of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc. ("Clear Channel"), licensee of Station WRUM(FM), Orlando, Florida, broadcast information about a contest without fully and accurately disclosing all material terms thereof and failed to conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised, in apparent willful violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the facts, we find, pursuant to section 503(b) of the Act , that Clear Channel is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $6,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a written complaint dated February 28, 2005, (hereinafter "the Complaint") from Mega Communications of Daytona Beach Licensee, L.L.C. ("Mega"),
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  • FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: July 19, 2006 Released: July 20, 2006 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find NM Licensing, LLC ("NextMedia"), licensee of Station WYAV(FM), Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for its apparent violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to "fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest...and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised." As discussed below, we find that NextMedia substantially altered material terms of a contest, in apparent violation of the Commission's rule. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint alleging that
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  • to section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act") and section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc. ("Clear Channel"), licensee of Station WAWS(TV), Jacksonville, Florida, failed to conduct its "Win A Hot Rod for Dad" contest (the "Contest") substantially as announced or advertised, in apparent willful violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Specifically, it appears that, contrary to the official announced rules of the Contest, at the Contest drawing, Clear Channel excluded multiple entries from consideration, misplaced other legitimate entries, and failed to award all announced prizes. Based upon our review of the facts, we conclude that Clear Channel is apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the
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  • Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find Multicultural Radio Broadcasting Licensee, LLC ("Multicultural"), licensee of Station KAZN(AM), Pasadena, California (the "Station"), liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $12,000 for its repeated and willful violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to "fully and accurately disclose the material terms of contest[s] . . . and conduct the contest[s] substantially as announced or advertised." II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint, dated January 8, 2006 (the "Complaint"), alleging that the Station failed to conduct three separate contests in accordance with their advertised material terms and
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  • LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: March 2, 2007 Released: March 2, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find Saga Communications of New England, L.L.C. ("Saga"), licensee of Station WAQY(FM), Springfield, Massachusetts, apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to "fully and accurately disclose the material terms of the contest . . . and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised." As discussed below, we find that Saga failed to conduct its contest substantially as announced, in apparent violation of the Commission's rule. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission
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  • FORFEITURE Adopted: March 2, 2007 Released: March 2, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find Entercom Wichita License, LLC ("Entercom"), licensee of Station KDGS(FM), Andover, Kansas (the "Station"), apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for its apparent violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to "fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest . . . and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised." As discussed below, we find that Entercom failed to announce the material terms of a contest and neglected to conduct the contest in accordance with its material
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  • 2, 2007 Released: March 2, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find CBS Radio Inc. of Philadelphia ("CBS" or "Licensee"), Licensee of Station WIP(AM), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the "Station"), apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for its apparent violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to "fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest . . . and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised." As discussed below, we find that CBS failed to announce the material terms of a contest, and neglected to conduct the contest in accordance with its material
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  • March 2, 2007 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find Access 1 New Jersey License Company, LLC ("Access 1"), licensee of Station WTKU-FM, Ocean City, New Jersey (the "Station"), apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for its apparent violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. That rule requires a broadcast licensee to "fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest...and conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised." As discussed below, we find that Access 1 substantially altered material terms of a contest, in apparent violation of the Commission's rule. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint from
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  • ID No. 28626 ) FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted: July 10, 2008 Released: July 10, 2008 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division: I. introduction 1. In this Forfeiture Order ("Order"), we issue a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 against CBS Radio Inc. of Philadelphia ("CBS"), licensee of Station WIP(AM), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the "Station"), for its willful violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's Rules. As discussed below, CBS failed to announce the material terms of a contest and neglected to conduct the contest in accordance with its material terms, in violation of the Commission's Rules. II. background 2. On March 2, 2007, the Investigations and Hearings Division (the "Division") released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"). The Division
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  • Section 1.80 of the Commission's rules, we find that Greater Boston Radio, Inc. ("Greater Boston" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WMJX(FM), Boston, Massachusetts ("Station WMJX" or the "Station"), broadcast information about a contest without fully and accurately disclosing all material terms thereof, and failed to conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised, in apparent willful violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the record, we find that Greater Boston is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint on May 2, 2008 (the "Complaint"), alleging that the Station failed to conduct its "Win a Car" contest in accordance with the contest's advertised terms
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  • 23, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Nassau Broadcasting III, L.L.C. ("Nassau" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WWEG(FM), Myersville, Maryland (the "Station"), failed to conduct a contest substantially as announced or advertised, in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the record, we find that Nassau is apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint on June 16, 2008 (the "Complaint"), alleging that the Station failed to conduct a "Father's Day" contest in accordance with its advertised terms and the Commission's
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  • April 30, 2010 Released: April 30, 2010 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and CBS Radio East Inc. ("CBS"). The Consent Decree resolves and terminates the Bureau's investigation and cancels a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL") finding an apparent violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules in connection with a broadcast over Station KDKA(AM), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (the "Station"). 2. The Bureau and CBS have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before
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  • 8, 2010 By the Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture ("NAL"), we propose a monetary forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 against Good Karma Broadcasting, LLC ("Good Karma" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station WKNR(AM), Cleveland, Ohio (the "Station"), for its apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. As discussed below, we find that Good Karma violated the contest rule requirements by broadcasting information about a contest without fully and accurately disclosing all of its material terms. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Enforcement Bureau (the "Bureau") received a complaint (the "Complaint") alleging that the Station had conducted a "bogus" contest called "Who Said That" (the
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  • for Forfeiture ("NAL"), issued pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), we find that Journal Broadcast Corporation ("Journal" or the "Licensee"), licensee of Station KJOT(FM), Boise, Idaho ("J-105" or the "Station"), broadcast information about a contest without fully and accurately disclosing all material terms thereof in apparent willful and repeated violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules. Based upon our review of the record, we find Journal apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000. II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint on May 5, 2008 (the "Complaint"), alleging that the Station failed to conduct a contest in accordance with its advertised terms and the Commission's rules. Specifically, the Complainant
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  • Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Memorandum Opinion and Order, we deny the petition for reconsideration filed by Saga Communications of New England, L.L.C. ("Saga"), licensee of Station WAQY(FM), Springfield, Massachusetts (the "Station"), of an Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") Forfeiture Order issued September 25, 2009. The Forfeiture Order imposed a monetary forfeiture of $4,000 against Saga for violating Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to conduct a broadcast contest substantially as announced. As discussed below, we deny the Petition and affirm the $4,000 forfeiture. I. background 2. The Forfeiture Order held that the Station failed to conduct a contest substantially as announced in violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules because it did not timely deliver a
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  • ) ) ORDER Adopted: July 7, 2011 Released: July 11, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Catamount Broadcasting of Chico-Redding, Inc. ("Catamount" or the "Licensee"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against the Licensee for possible violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's Rules regarding licensee-conducted contests. 2. The Bureau and the Licensee have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would
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  • No. 33745 ) ) ORDER Adopted: July 7, 2011 Released: July 11, 2011 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Chico License, L.L.C. ("Chico" or the "Licensee"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against the Licensee for possible violation of section 73.1216 of the Commission's Rules regarding licensee-conducted contests. 2. The Bureau and the Licensee have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would
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  • deny the Application for Review filed by Saga Communications of New England, L.L.C. ("Saga"), licensee of Station WAQY(FM), Springfield, Massachusetts (the "Station"). Saga seeks review of a Memorandum Opinion and Order ("MO&O") issued by the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") on April 1, 2010. In that MO&O, the Bureau denied Saga's Petition for Reconsideration of a $4,000 monetary forfeiture for violating section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules for failure to conduct a broadcast contest substantially as announced. As discussed below, we deny the Application for Review and affirm the $4,000 forfeiture. I. background 2. In December 2005, the Bureau received a complaint from Robert Naginewicz alleging that Station WAQY(FM) failed to conduct a contest broadcast in June and July 2005 according to that
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  • By the Acting Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture ("NAL"), we find that Clear Channel Communications, Inc. ("Clear Channel" or "Licensee"), the ultimate parent company of the licensees of commercial radio stations KOST(FM), KHHT(FM), KBIG-FM, KYSR(FM), KIIS-FM, and KFI(AM), Los Angeles, California (the "Stations"), apparently willfully violated section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules by failing to "fully and accurately disclose the material terms of a contest." Based upon our review of the facts, we find the Licensee apparently liable for a monetary forfeiture in the amount of twenty two thousand dollars ($22,000). II. BACKGROUND 2. The Commission received a complaint on July 25, 2008, alleging that Clear Channel failed
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  • 2012 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) and Fisher Broadcasting - Seattle Radio, L.L.C. (Licensee). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against the Licensee for possible violations of Section 508 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act), and Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules (Rules), in connection with a licensee-conducted contest broadcast by the Licensee on Station KVI(AM), Seattle, Washington (Station) in 2007. 2. The Bureau and the Licensee have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolve this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of
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  • APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 9, 2000 Released: February 10, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: I.Introduction 1. In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find Clear Chann el Broadcasting Licenses, Inc. ("Clear Channel"), licensee of Station KPRR(FM), El Paso, Texas, apparentl y liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for an apparent violation Section 73.1216 of the Commissio n's rules, which requires licensees, among other things, to fully and accurately disclose material terms of a contest. We find that Clear Channel conducted a contest, "So You Want to Win 10,000," without disclosing a material term of the contest, i.e., that the prize was 10,000 Italian lira, not $10,000. II.Background 3. On October 4, 1999, the
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  • ID# 46982 JJS NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: May 5, 2000 Released: May 9, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find Citicasters Co. (``Citicasters''), licensee of Station KITT(FM), Shreveport, Louisiana, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000) for a violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, which requires licensees, among other things, to fully and accurately disclose material terms of a contest. We find that Citicasters conducted a contest, ``Millionaire Monday,'' without disclosing a material term of the contest, i.e., that the prize was one million Turkish lira, not $1,000,000. Background On February 16, 2000, the Investigations and Hearings Division of the
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  • 73.1206 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1435 (released June 28, 2000), ($7,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., 15 FCC Rcd 11906 (2000) ($23,000 forfeiture order for violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1464, forfeiture paid), Citicasters Co., DA 00-1016 (released May 9, 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid), Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc., 15 FCC Rcd 2734 (EB 2000) ($4,000 NAL for violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, forfeiture paid). Under these circumstances, we reject Capstar's claim that it is entitled to a reduction based upon a record of overall compliance with the Commission's rules. Accordingly, after reviewing all of
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  • X32080011 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 17, 2000 Released: April 19, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find AK Media Group, Inc. (``AK''), licensee of Station KJR-FM, Seattle, Washington, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) for a violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, which requires licensees, among other things, to broadcast the material terms of a contest. We find that AK conducted a contest, ``$10,000 Music Challenge,'' without broadcasting the material terms of the contest. Background On November 7, 1999, Ms. Debra Barto sent a complaint to the Commission against KJR-FM. According to Ms. Barto, Station KJR-FM conducted a
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  • or television stations. Whoever violates Section 508(a) of the Act shall be fined no more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. These penalties are in addition to any civil penalties or other enforcement action that may be assessed by the FCC. The Commission's requirements governing the broadcast of licensee-conducted contests are set forth in Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1216. This rule requires that a licensee that broadcasts or advertises information about a contest that it conducts shall fully and accurately disclose the material terms of the contest, and shall conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised. No contest description shall be false, misleading or deceptive with respect to any material term.
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  • or television stations. Whoever violates Section 508(a) of the Act shall be fined no more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. These penalties are in addition to any civil penalties or other enforcement action that may be assessed by the FCC. The Commission's requirements governing the broadcast of licensee-conducted contests are set forth in Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. 73.1216. This rule requires that a licensee that broadcasts or advertises information about a contest that it conducts shall fully and accurately disclose the material terms of the contest, and shall conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised. No contest description shall be false, misleading or deceptive with respect to any material term.
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  • X32080003 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: February 9, 2000 Released: February 10, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc. (``Clear Channel''), licensee of Station KPRR(FM), El Paso, Texas, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of $4,000 for an apparent violation Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, which requires licensees, among other things, to fully and accurately disclose material terms of a contest. We find that Clear Channel conducted a contest, ``So You Want to Win 10,000,'' without disclosing a material term of the contest, i.e., that the prize was 10,000 Italian lira, not $10,000. Background On October 4, 1999, the Commission's Mass
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  • X32080011 NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE Adopted: April 17, 2000 Released: April 19, 2000 By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau: Introduction In this Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, we find AK Media Group, Inc. (``AK''), licensee of Station KJR-FM, Seattle, Washington, apparently liable for a forfeiture in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) for a violation of Section 73.1216 of the Commission's rules, which requires licensees, among other things, to broadcast the material terms of a contest. We find that AK conducted a contest, ``$10,000 Music Challenge,'' without broadcasting the material terms of the contest. Background On November 7, 1999, Ms. Debra Barto sent a complaint to the Commission against KJR-FM. According to Ms. Barto, Station KJR-FM conducted a
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  • keep listeners from calling the studio to solicit clues, and to prevent on-air talent from accidentally (or deliberately) giving anyone an unfair advantage.'' Finally, Licensee argues that, even if the Station had deviated from the contest rules, as Neidhardt claims, any such deviations would not be considered ``substantial'' and, in any event, would not warrant revocation of its license. Section 73.1216 of the Rules provides, ``A licensee that broadcasts or advertises information about a contest it conducts shall fully and accurately disclose the material terms of the contest, and shall conduct the contest substantially as announced or advertised. No contest description shall be false, misleading or deceptive with respect to any material term.'' We find that Neidhardt has failed to make
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  • 73.1207 Rebroadcasts. [462]TEXT [463]PDF 73.1208 Broadcast of taped, filmed, or recorded material. [464]TEXT [465]PDF 73.1209 References to time. [466]TEXT [467]PDF 73.1210 TV/FM dual-language broadcasting in Puerto Rico. [468]TEXT [469]PDF 73.1211 Broadcast of lottery information. [470]TEXT [471]PDF 73.1212 Sponsorship identification; list retention; related requirements. [472]TEXT [473]PDF 73.1213 Antenna structure, marking and lighting. [474]TEXT [475]PDF 73.1215 Specifications for indicating instruments. [476]TEXT [477]PDF 73.1216 Licensee-conducted contests. [478]TEXT [479]PDF 73.1217 Broadcast hoaxes. [480]TEXT [481]PDF 73.1225 Station inspections by FCC. [ [482]Inspection Fact Sheet ] [483]TEXT [484]PDF 73.1226 Availability to FCC of station logs and records. [485]TEXT [486]PDF 73.1230 Posting of station license. [487]TEXT [488]PDF 73.1250 Broadcasting emergency information. [489]TEXT [490]PDF 73.1300 Unattended station operation. [ [491]Unattended Operation ] [492]TEXT [493]PDF 73.1350 Transmission system operation. [494]TEXT
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  • 73.1207 Rebroadcasts. [415]TEXT [416]PDF 73.1208 Broadcast of taped, filmed, or recorded material. [417]TEXT [418]PDF 73.1209 References to time. [419]TEXT [420]PDF 73.1210 TV/FM dual-language broadcasting in Puerto Rico. [421]TEXT [422]PDF 73.1211 Broadcast of lottery information. [423]TEXT [424]PDF 73.1212 Sponsorship identification; list retention; related requirements. [425]TEXT [426]PDF 73.1213 Antenna structure, marking and lighting. [427]TEXT [428]PDF 73.1215 Specifications for indicating instruments. [429]TEXT [430]PDF 73.1216 Licensee-conducted contests. [431]TEXT [432]PDF 73.1217 Broadcast hoaxes. [433]TEXT [434]PDF 73.1225 Station inspections by FCC. [ [435]Inspection Fact Sheet ] [436]TEXT [437]PDF 73.1226 Availability to FCC of station logs and records. [438]TEXT [439]PDF 73.1230 Posting of station license. [440]TEXT [441]PDF 73.1250 Broadcasting emergency information. [442]TEXT [443]PDF 73.1300 Unattended station operation. [ [444]Unattended Operation ] [445]TEXT [446]PDF 73.1350 Transmission system operation. [447]TEXT