§ 15.1   Scope of this part.

   (a)  This  part  sets  out the regulations under which an intentional,
   unintentional, or incidental radiator may be operated without an individual
   license. It also contains the technical specifications, administrative
   requirements and other conditions relating to the marketing of part 15
   devices.

   (b) The operation of an intentional or unintentional radiator that is not in
   accordance with the regulations in this part must be licensed pursuant to
   the provisions of section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,
   unless otherwise exempted from the licensing requirements elsewhere in this
   chapter.

   (c)  Unless  specifically  exempted,  the operation or marketing of an
   intentional or unintentional radiator that is not in compliance with the
   administrative  and technical provisions in this part, including prior
   Commission authorization or verification, as appropriate, is prohibited
   under section 302 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and subpart
   I of part 2 of this chapter. The equipment authorization and verification
   procedures are detailed in subpart J of part 2 of this chapter.

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