Source: http://www.fcc.gov/print/node/47036
Timestamp: 2014-12-18 14:52:10
Document Index: 155808341

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 302', '§ 2', '§ 154', '§ 0', '§ 302', '§ 2']

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DA 13-423
File No.: EB-10-SE-030
Acct. No.: 201332100009
Kustom Musical Amplification, Inc., d/b/a )
FRN: 0022521389
Adopted: March 15, 2013 Released: March 18, 2013
In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) and Kustom Musical Amplification, Inc., d/b/a Hanser Music Group (KMA). The Consent Decree resolves and terminates the Bureau’s investigation into KMA’s compliance with Section 302(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act),1 and Sections 2.803, 2.1203, 2.1204, 2.1205, 15.2l, and 15.105 of the Commission’s rules (Rules)2 pertaining to the marketing of digital radio frequency devices, including guitar amplifiers, speaker systems, microphones, and footswitches.
The Bureau and KMA have negotiated the Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
In the absence of material new evidence relating to this matter, we conclude that our investigation raises no substantial or material questions of fact as to whether KMA possesses the basic qualifications, including those related to character, to hold or obtain any Commission license or authorization.
1 47 U.S.C. § 302a(b).2 47 C.F.R. §§ 2.803, 2.1203, 2.1204, 2.1205, 15.21, 15.105.3 47 U.S.C. §§ 154(i), 154(j), 503(b).4 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.111, 0.311.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order and Consent Decree shall be sent by first class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested, to Robert Imhoff, President, Kustom Musical Amplification, Inc., d/b/a Hanser Music Group, 3015 Kustom Drive, Hebron, KY 41048, and to Steven C. Coffaro, Esq., Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL, Counsel for Kustom Musical Amplification, Inc., d/b/a Hanser Music Group, One East 4th Street, Suite 1400, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
The Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission and Kustom Musical Amplification, Inc., d/b/a Hanser Music Group, by their authorized representatives, hereby enter into this Consent Decree for the purpose of terminating the Enforcement Bureau’s investigation into possible violations of Section 302(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,1 and Sections 2.803, 2.1203, 2.1204, 2.1205, 15.21, and 15.105 of the Commission’s rules2 pertaining to the marketing of digital radio frequency devices, including guitar amplifiers, speaker systems, microphones, and footswitches.
“Communications Laws” means collectively, the Act, the Rules, and the published and promulgated orders and decisions of the Commission to which KMA is subject by virtue of its business activities, including but not limited to, the Equipment Marketing Rules.
“Compliance Plan” means the compliance obligations, program, and procedures described in this Consent Degree at paragraph 10.
“Covered Employees” means all employees and agents of KMA who perform, or supervise, oversee, or manage the performance of, duties that relate to KMA’s responsibilities under the Equipment Marketing Rules.
1 47 U.S.C. § 302a(b).2 47 C.F.R. §§ 2.803, 2.1203, 2.1204, 2.1205, 15.21, 15.105.
“Digital Device” means an unintentional radiator device or system as defined in Section 15.3(k) of the Rules.3
“Equipment Marketing Rules” means Section 302(b) of the Act4 and Sections 2.803, 2.1203, 2.1204, 2.1205, 15.19, 15.21, and 15.105 of the Rules5 and other Communications Laws governing the marketing of radio frequency devices within the United States and its territories.
“Investigation” means the investigation commenced by the Bureau’s September 10, 2010 letter of inquiry6 regarding whether the marketing of certain Digital Devices by KMA complies with the Equipment Marketing Rules.
“KMA” means Kustom Musical Amplification, Inc., d/b/a Hanser Music Group, and its predecessors-in-interest and successors-in-interest.
“Operating Procedures” means the standard, internal operating procedures and compliance policies established by KMA to implement the Compliance Plan.
“Parties” means KMA and the Bureau, each of which is a “Party.”
Pursuant to Section 302(b) of the Act7 and Sections 2.803, 15.19, 15.21, and 15.105 of the Rules,8 certain Digital Devices may not be marketed in the United States unless the devices comply with the applicable technical standards as well as the administrative requirements relating to equipment labeling and consumer disclosure. Section 2.803(e)(4) of the Rules defines “marketing” as the “sale or lease, or offering for sale or lease, including advertising for sale or lease, or importation, shipment or distribution for the purpose of selling or leasing or offering for sale or lease.”9 3.