# Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act (PIRATE Act)
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2021-03-25 · Effective 2021-04-26 · 86 FR 15796
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-04904
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 86 FR 15796
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 1
- **Publication date:** 2021-03-25
- **Effective date:** 2021-04-26
- **FCC docket:** DA 20-1490
## Abstract

In this document, the Commission adopts final rules pursuant to the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act (PIRATE Act). Section 2 of the PIRATE Act adds a new section to the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Communications Act), enumerated as section 511 and entitled "Enhanced Penalties for Pirate Radio Broadcasting; Enforcement Sweeps; Reporting." This Order amends the Commission's rules to implement that provision.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/03/25/2021-04904/preventing-illegal-radio-abuse-through-enforcement-act-pirate-act)
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