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(a) Qualified low power television licensees which, during the 90–day period ending November 28, 1999, operated their stations in a manner consistent with the programming and operational standards set forth in the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999, may be accorded primary status as Class A television licensees.
(b) Class A television broadcast stations are required to:
(1) Broadcast a minimum of 18 hours per day; and
(2) Broadcast an average of at least three hours per week of locally produced programming each quarter.
(c) Licensed Class A television broadcast stations shall be accorded primary status as a television broadcaster as long as the station continues to meet the minimum operating requirements for Class A status.
(d) Licensees unable to continue to meet the minimum operating requirements for Class A television stations, or which elect to revert to low power television status, shall promptly notify the Commission, in writing, and request a change in status.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 47. Telecommunication § 47.73.6001 Eligibility and service requirements - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-47-telecommunication/cfr-sect-47-73-6001/
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