Legal Compliance

One of the most complicated things about running a radio station is all of the FCC compliance issues, Music licensing rules  and other legal factors that you must be in compliance with.  The financial and legal repercussions of seemingly minor things  may be so serious that your whole station could be shut down.  Luckily we have some guides, resources and links that can help you avoid fines, lawsuits lockups, station shut offs, and so on.

Music Licensing

The National Federation of Community Broadcasters website has many great legal resources, many available to non members and some more webinars and guides available just for members. They have an especially helpful guide to Music Licensing fees.

Check out some legal guides courtesy of the Garvey, Schubert and Barer Law Firm, especially their indecency guide which breaks down the myths regarding the 7 dirty words.

Unlicensed Radio

What If I am broadcasting without a License? What are the legal repercussions? Free Radio Berkeley offers many resources for unlicensed radio stations including a Legal Defense Guide- you can download it here.  Please e-mail stations (at) prometheusradio.org if you are interested in our guide explaining the legal issues surrounding unlicensed radio.