Economics Government Regulation

  • National Tv Ownership Rule

    A broadcaster cannot own television stations that reach more than 35% of the nations homes.
  • Dual Television Network Rule

    Prohibits a major network from buying another major network.
  • Local TV Multiple Ownership Rule

    Prohibits a broadcaster from owning more than one television station in the same market.
  • The Immigration and Nationality Act

    The Immigration and Nationality Act ensures that only U.S. citizens and individuals with work visas can be hired, and every business must keep on file I-9 eligibility forms for applicable employees.
  • Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

    All product labels must include information about the product, such as nutrition, size, and distribution and manufacturing information.
  • Radio/TV Cross-Ownership Rule

    Prohibits a broadcaster from owning a radio station and a television station in the same market.
  • Safety and Health Act

    The Safety and Health Act of 1970 ensures that employers provide safe and sanitary work environments through frequent inspections and a grading scale.
  • Newspaper/Broadcast Cross-Ownership Act

    Bans ownership of newspaper and television station in the same market.
  • Reagan Administration Deruglation

    Extended licenses to five years from 3 years
  • FCC Guidelines Act

    Guidelines on how much advertising can be carried per hour
  • Fairness Doctrine

    Doctrine was not mandated by Congress and the FCC no longer had to enforce it.
  • Telecommunications Act

    Most inportant regulation regarding media ownership
  • Senate Commerence Committee

    Regarding media ownership and media consolidation.
  • Media Ownership Policy

    Meeting in which Media policies were discussed.