§ 5714. — Definitions.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 15USC5714]
TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND TRADE
CHAPTER 83--TELEPHONE DISCLOSURE AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
SUBCHAPTER I--REGULATION OF UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE ACTS AND PRACTICES IN
CONNECTION WITH PAY-PER-CALL SERVICES
Sec. 5714. Definitions
For purposes of this subchapter:
(1) The term ``pay-per-call services'' has the meaning provided
in section 228(i) of title 47, except that the Commission by rule
may, notwithstanding subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 228(i)(1)
of title 47, extend such definition to other similar services
providing audio information or audio entertainment if the Commission
determines that such services are susceptible to the unfair and
deceptive practices that are prohibited by the rules prescribed
pursuant to section 5711(a) of this title.
(2) The term ``attorney general'' means the chief legal officer
of a State.
(3) The term ``State'' means any State of the United States, the
District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and
any territory or possession of the United States.
(4) The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission.
(Pub. L. 102-556, title II, Sec. 204, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4191;
Pub. L. 104-104, title VII, Sec. 701(b)(1), Feb. 8, 1996, 110 Stat.
147.)
Amendments
1996--Par. (1). Pub. L. 104-104 amended par. (1) generally. Prior to
amendment, par. (1) read as follows: ``The term `pay-per-call services'
has the meaning provided in section 228 of title 47.''
