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47 U.S.C. § 765g

Exclusivity arrangements

United States · Title 47 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS · Status: effective

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47 U.S.C. § 765g, Exclusivity arrangements, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/488964
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No satellite operator shall acquire or enjoy the exclusive right of handling telecommunications to or from the United States, its territories or possessions, and any other country or territory by reason of any concession, contract, understanding, or working arrangement to which the satellite operator or any persons or companies controlling or controlled by the operator are parties. In enforcing the provisions of this section, the Commission—

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  • Amended byPub. L. 106-180(S. 376)2000-03-17
    ORBIT Act
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally