# Radio Frequency Device Rules
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2003-12-09 · Effective 2004-01-08 · 68 FR 68531
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-30314
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 68531
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 2
- **Publication date:** 2003-12-09
- **Effective date:** 2004-01-08
- **FCC docket:** ET Docket Nos. 01-278 and 95-19
## Abstract

This document relaxes and updates certain regulations for unlicensed devices, to allow for improved operations. It also grants a petition for reconsideration concerning the acceptance of foreign laboratory accreditations and grants a petition for declaratory ruling concerning the certification requirements for transmitters in the private land mobile radio services. The rules will permit the development of new types of unlicensed devices while protecting authorized users of the radio spectrum from harmful interference.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/12/09/03-30314/radio-frequency-device-rules)
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