§ 18.203   Equipment authorization.

   (a) Consumer ISM equipment, unless otherwise specified, must be
   authorized under either the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity or the
   certification procedure prior to use or marketing. An application for
   certification shall be filed with a Telecommunication Certification
   Body (TCB), pursuant to the relevant sections in part 2, subpart J of
   this chapter.

   (b) Consumer ultrasonic equipment generating less than 500 watts and
   operating below 90 kHz, and non-consumer ISM equipment shall be subject
   to Supplier's Declaration of Conformity, in accordance with the
   relevant sections of part 2, subpart J of this chapter.

   (c) Grants of equipment authorization issued, as well as on-site
   certifications performed, before March 1, 1986, remain in effect and no
   further action is required.

   [ 82 FR 50834 , Nov. 2, 2017]

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