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OH HB104
Bill
Status
3/30/2009
Primary Sponsor
Matt Huffman
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AI Summary
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Enacts three new sections (303.214, 519.214, and 713.082) of the Revised Code to codify federal restrictions on amateur radio antenna zoning for counties, townships, and municipal corporations respectively.
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Defines "amateur service," "amateur radio service," and "amateur station" consistent with federal regulations under 47 C.F.R. part 97.
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Prohibits county rural zoning commissions, township zoning commissions, and municipal legislative authorities from precluding amateur service communications through their zoning authority.
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Requires zoning authorities to reasonably accommodate amateur service communications and apply only minimum practicable regulations on amateur station antenna structures to accomplish their legitimate purposes.
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Places the burden of proof on the zoning authority (county commission, township commission, or municipal legislative authority) to demonstrate compliance with these requirements.
Legislative Description
To codify federal restrictions on local zoning of the antenna structures of amateur radio stations and place the burden of proof for compliance on the zoning authority.
Amateur radio stations-codify federal restrictions on local zoning of antennas
Last Action
To Local Government/Public Administration
3/30/2009