§  90.1   Basis and purpose.

   (a) Basis. The rules in this part are promulgated under Title III of
   the Communications Act of 1934, as amended which vests authority in the
   Federal Communications Commission to regulate radio transmission and to
   issue licenses for radio stations. All rules in this part are in
   accordance with applicable treaties and agreements to which the United
   States is a party.

   (b) Purpose. This part states the conditions under which radio
   communications systems may be licensed and used in the Public Safety,
   Industrial/Business Radio Pool, and Radiolocation Radio Services. These
   rules do not govern the licensing of radio systems belonging to and
   operated by the United States.

   [ 43 FR 54791 , Nov. 22, 1978, as amended at  65 FR 66650 , Nov. 7, 2000]