47 CFR 51.1 - Basis and purpose.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 11, 2026

Title 47 - Telecommunication last revised: Feb 05, 2026

§ 51.1 - Basis and purpose.

(a) Basis. These rules are issued pursuant to the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.

(b) Purpose. The purpose of these rules is to implement sections 251 and 252 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 251 and 252.

authority: 47 U.S.C. 151-55,201,207,218,225,251,271,332

source: 61 FR 45619, Aug. 29, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 47 CFR 51.1