47 CFR § 3.41 - Amount of time allowed before initial settlements.

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title: "47 CFR § 3.41 - Amount of time allowed before initial settlements."
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section_name: "Amount of time allowed before initial settlements."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION"
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part_name: "AUTHORIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF ACCOUNTING AUTHORITIES IN MARITIME AND MARITIME MOBILE-SATELLITE RADIO SERVICES"
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# 3.41 Amount of time allowed before initial settlements.

An accounting authority must begin settling accounts no later than six months from the date of certification. Failure to commence settlement operations is cause for suspension or cancellation of an accounting authority certification.