Law Enforcement Technology Advertisement Clarification Act of 1997
Latest action (21 Nov 1997): Became Public Law No: 105-112.
What this bill does
The Law Enforcement Technology Advertisement Clarification Act of 1997, H.R. 1840, creates an exception to a federal law that prohibits advertising the sale of certain wire, oral, or electronic communication intercepting devices. Under the new law, these devices can be advertised if the advertisement is sent through interstate or foreign commerce specifically to a domestic provider of wire or electronic communication services.
The law also allows such advertisements to be sent to federal, state, or local government agencies that are authorized to use these types of devices for their work. This means that companies selling these technologies can now legally advertise them to these specific groups.
This bill was introduced in June 1997 and was enacted into law when it was signed by the President in November 1997.
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Official summary
Law Enforcement Technology Advertisement Clarification Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to permit the advertising for sale of wire, oral, or electronic communication intercepting devices if the advertisement is mailed, sent, or carried in interstate or foreign commerce solely to a domestic provider of wire or electronic communication service or to an agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision thereof which is authorized to use such device.
Timeline
21 Nov 1997
Became Public Law No: 105-112.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1840 do?
- The Law Enforcement Technology Advertisement Clarification Act of 1997, H.R. 1840, creates an exception to a federal law that prohibits advertising the sale of certain wire, oral, or electronic communication intercepting devices. Under the new law, these devices can be advertised if the advertisement is sent through interstate or foreign commerce specifically to a domestic provider of wire or electronic communication services. The law also allows such advertisements to be sent to federal, state, or local government agencies that are authorized to use these types of devices for their work. This means that companies selling these technologies can now legally advertise them to these specific groups. This bill was introduced in June 1997 and was enacted into law when it was signed by the President in November 1997.
- Has H.R. 1840 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 1840 has been enacted. Status last updated 21 Nov 1997.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1840?
- H.R. 1840 was sponsored by Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8] (R-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1840?
- Became Public Law No: 105-112. (21 Nov 1997).
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