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§1464 Broadcasting obscene language

Title 18 › Part PART I— - CRIMES › Chapter CHAPTER 71— - OBSCENITY › § 1464

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Title 18, §1464

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Whoever utters any obscene, indecent, or profane language by means of radio communication shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.

Legislative History

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on section 326 and 501 of title 47, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radio-telegraphs (June 19, 1934, ch. 652, §§ 326, 501, 48 Stat. 1091, 1100). Section consolidates last sentence of section 326 with penalty provision of section 501 both of title 47, U.S.C., 1940 ed., with changes in phraseology necessary to effect the consolidation. Section 501 of title 47, U.S.C., 1940 ed., is to remain, also, in said title 47, as it relates to other sections therein.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1994—Pub. L. 103–322 substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $10,000”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Obscene Language; Promulgation of

Regulations

Federal Communications Commission to promulgate

Regulations

by Jan. 31, 1989, in accordance with this section to enforce this section on a 24 hour per day basis, see section 608 of Pub. L. 100–459, set out as a note under section 303 of Title 47, Telecommunications.

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Citation

18 U.S.C. § 1464

Title 18Crimes and Criminal Procedure

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

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