47 CFR 95.2933

§ 95.2933 Prohibited use of PLBs and MSLDs.

United States · 47 CFR — Telecommunication · Status: effective

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Citation: 47 CFR 95.2933, § 95.2933 Prohibited use of PLBs and MSLDs, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/238472
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(a) PLBs must not be used for any purpose other than transmission of distress and safety of life communications. (b) Use of MSLDs on land is not authorized.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.