# Preemption of Local Zoning Regulation of Satellite Earth Stations and Restrictions on Over-the-Air Reception Devices: Television Broadcast Service and Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule; petition on reconsideration. · Published 1998-12-07 · Effective 1999-02-16 · 63 FR 67422
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-32362
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 67422
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 1
- **Publication date:** 1998-12-07
- **Effective date:** 1999-02-16
- **FCC docket:** CS Docket No. 96-83
## Abstract

This Order on Reconsideration affirms and clarifies the Over- the-Air Reception Devices Rule, which prohibits governmental and non- governmental restrictions that impair a viewer's ability to receive video programming through devices designed for over-the-air reception of DBS, MDS, or television broadcast signals. This Order resolves petitions for reconsideration of the Preemption of Restrictions on Over-the-Air Reception Devices Report and Order (CS Docket No. 96-83, FCC 96-328, 61 FR 46557) by reaffirming and clarifying certain parts of the rule.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/07/98-32362/preemption-of-local-zoning-regulation-of-satellite-earth-stations-and-restrictions-on-over-the-air)
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