Sec. 15.1  Scope of this part.

    (a) This part sets out the regulations under which an intentional, 
unintentional, or incidental radiator may be operated without an 
individual license. It also contains the technical specifications, 
administrative requirements and other conditions relating to the 
marketing of part 15 devices.
    (b) The operation of an intentional or unintentional radiator that 
is not in accordance with the regulations in this part must be licensed 
pursuant to the provisions of section 301 of the Communications Act of 
1934, as amended, unless otherwise exempted from the licensing 
requirements elsewhere in this chapter.
    (c) Unless specifically exempted, the operation or marketing of an 
intentional or unintentional radiator that is not in compliance with the 
administrative and technical provisions in this

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part, including prior Commission authorization or verification, as 
appropriate, is prohibited under section 302 of the Communications Act 
of 1934, as amended, and subpart I of part 2 of this chapter. The 
equipment authorization and verification procedures are detailed in 
subpart J of part 2 of this chapter.