Mystic Alerts Act allows satellite transmission of emergency alerts and limits provider liability.
Mystic Alerts Act enables commercial mobile service providers to transmit emergency alerts via satellite. It exempts providers from liability for satellite alert transmissions and mandates the Federal Communications Commission to establish related technical standards. Providers must notify the FCC of their election to transmit alerts and agree to follow FCC protocols. The Act also requires providers to prevent satellite alert reception for subscribers who opt out. The FCC must issue a final rule within 18 months, with an effective date 12 months after necessary standards are implemented.
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