§ 35. Withholding or revoking of licenses by President; terms and conditions of licenses

Legislative history

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1. 1921

   Pub. L. 67–12 § 2 · 42 Stat. 8

   Enacted · 47 U.S.C. § 35

   May 27, 1921, ch. 12, § 2, 42 Stat. 8

   Source evidence

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   May 27, 1921, ch. 12, § 2, 42 Stat. 8

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 2. That the President may withhold or revoke such license when he shall be satisfied after due notice and hearing that such action will assist in securing rights for the landing or operation of cables in foreign countries, or in maintaining the rights or interests of the United States or of its citizens in foreign countries, or will promote the security of the United States, or may grant such license upon such terms as shall be necessary to assure just and reasonable rates Provisos. No exclusive rights to licensees. and service in the operation and use of cables so licensed: Provided, That the license shall not contain terms or conditions granting to the licensee exclusive rights of landing or of operation in the United Control of Interstate Commerce Commission over messages not impaired. Vol. 41, p. 474. States: And provided further, That nothing herein contained shall be construed to limit the power and jurisdiction heretofore granted the Interstate Commerce Commission with respect to the transmission of messages.

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