FCC Proposes $272,000 Fine of CBS for Misuse of Emergency Alert Tone

  • Full Title:
    In the Matter of CBS Broadcasting Inc., et al
  • Document Type:
    Statement
  • Bureau(s):
    Commissioner
    Office of Commissioner Starks
    Bureau(s):
    Enforcement
  • Description
    FCC proposes a $272k fine against CBS for apparently broadcasting an EAS tone during a nationally televised episode of "Young Sheldon" absent an actual emergency, authorized test, or PSA , in apparent violation of section 11.45 of the FCC's rules
  • DA/FCC #:
    FCC-19-88
Related Document(s) Notice of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture - FCC Proposes $272,000 Fine of CBS for Misuse of Emergency Alert Tone

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