§  76.128   Application of sports blackout rules.

   The cable and satellite sports blackout rules (§ §  76.111 and 76.127)
   may apply when the sports event is not available live on any of the
   following television broadcast stations carried by a cable system or
   other MVPD:

   (a) Television broadcast stations within whose specified zone the
   community of the community unit or the community within which the
   sporting event is taking place is located, in whole or in part;

   (b) For communities in television markets other than major markets as
   defined in §  76.51, television broadcast stations within whose Grade B
   contours the community of the community unit or the community within
   which the sporting event is taking place is located, in whole or in
   part;

   (c) Television broadcast stations licensed to other designated
   communities which are generally considered to be part of the same
   television market (Example: Burlington, Vt.-Plattsburgh, N.Y. or
   Cincinnati, Ohio-Newport, Ky., television markets);

   (d) Television broadcast stations that are significantly viewed,
   pursuant to §  76.54, in the community unit or community within the
   specified zone.

   [ 65 FR 68101 , Nov. 14, 2000, as amended at  67 FR 68951 , Nov. 14, 2002]

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