Cellular Phones - Revision history

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-	~~(Business and Professions Code § 17026.1)<br>~~

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	<p>Cellular phone retailers may not require the activation of cellular service before selling a cellular phone to any customer. The retailer may not refuse to sell the phone if the customer refuses service with the provider of cellular service for whom the retailer is an agent. This is true even if the retailer sells the phone below cost.</p><br>		<p>Cellular phone retailers may not require the activation of cellular service before selling a cellular phone to any customer. The retailer may not refuse to sell the phone if the customer refuses service with the provider of cellular service for whom the retailer is an agent. This is true even if the retailer sells the phone below cost.</p><br>
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	<p>Although the Invasion of Privacy Act (Penal Code § 630 et seq.) generally prohibits wiretapping (Penal Code § 631) and interception of any communication over cellular phones (as well as cordless telephones and cellular radios) (Penal Code § 632.7, 632.6, 632.5), advanced radio scanners provide a listener with the technology to listen to cellular (or cordless) phone conversations within a five to twelve mile radius. Even though the law provides for penalties should your communications be intercepted, you should be careful not to discuss financial information on a cellular (or cordless) phone. In addition, law enforcement may still seek a warrant to listen to and record these conversations without your consent.</p><br>		<p>Although the Invasion of Privacy Act (Penal Code § 630 et seq.) generally prohibits wiretapping (Penal Code § 631) and interception of any communication over cellular phones (as well as cordless telephones and cellular radios) (Penal Code § 632.7, 632.6, 632.5), advanced radio scanners provide a listener with the technology to listen to cellular (or cordless) phone conversations within a five to twelve mile radius. Even though the law provides for penalties should your communications be intercepted, you should be careful not to discuss financial information on a cellular (or cordless) phone. In addition, law enforcement may still seek a warrant to listen to and record these conversations without your consent.</p><br>
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	'''Scanners:'''<br>		'''Scanners:'''<br>
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	<p>As of April 26, 1994, the [http://www.fcc.gov/ '''Federal Communications Commission (FCC)]''' ruled that scanners may not be manufactured or imported which tune into frequencies used by cellular telephones or which can be easily altered to tune to such frequencies. Scanners manufactured prior to 1994 are exempt from this rule.</p><br>		<p>As of April 26, 1994, the [http://www.fcc.gov/ '''Federal Communications Commission (FCC)]''' ruled that scanners may not be manufactured or imported which tune into frequencies used by cellular telephones or which can be easily altered to tune to such frequencies. Scanners manufactured prior to 1994 are exempt from this rule.</p><br>

-	'''FCC'''<br>	+	'''<font color="#4AA02C">FCC</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br>
	445 12th Street SW<br>		445 12th Street SW<br>
	Washington, DC 20554<br>		Washington, DC 20554<br>
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	<p>Contact the [http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/ '''California Public Utilities Commission]''' for sales or advertisements involving California residents (purchaser/user only).</p><br>		<p>Contact the [http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/ '''California Public Utilities Commission]''' for sales or advertisements involving California residents (purchaser/user only).</p><br>

-	'''California Public Utilities Commission'''<br>	+	'''<font color="#4AA02C">California Public Utilities Commission</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br>
	505 Van Ness Avenue<br>		505 Van Ness Avenue<br>
	San Francisco, CA 94102<br>		San Francisco, CA 94102<br>
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	[http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/ '''www.cpuc.ca.gov''']<br>		[http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/ '''www.cpuc.ca.gov''']<br>
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-	~~<p>'''Department Publications:''' Department of Consumer Affairs' "Guide to Electronic and Appliance Repair, How to shop for electronic equipment and appliance repair</p>~~
-	~~<p>'''Other References:''' Electronic and Appliance Repair, (Bureau of BEAR) Contracts (Fact Sheet)</p>~~
-	~~<p>'''Other referrals:''' [http://www.lemonlawca.com/songbeverly.html '''Song Beverly Act''']</p><br>~~

Cicjscribner at 19:59, 17 June 2010

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	<p>Although the Invasion of Privacy Act (Penal Code § 630 et seq.) generally prohibits wiretapping (Penal Code § 631) and interception of any communication over cellular phones (as well as cordless telephones and cellular radios) (Penal Code § 632.7, 632.6, 632.5), advanced radio scanners provide a listener with the technology to listen to cellular (or cordless) phone conversations within a five to twelve mile radius. Even though the law provides for penalties should your communications be intercepted, you should be careful not to discuss financial information on a cellular (or cordless) phone. In addition, law enforcement may still seek a warrant to listen to and record these conversations without your consent.</p><br>		<p>Although the Invasion of Privacy Act (Penal Code § 630 et seq.) generally prohibits wiretapping (Penal Code § 631) and interception of any communication over cellular phones (as well as cordless telephones and cellular radios) (Penal Code § 632.7, 632.6, 632.5), advanced radio scanners provide a listener with the technology to listen to cellular (or cordless) phone conversations within a five to twelve mile radius. Even though the law provides for penalties should your communications be intercepted, you should be careful not to discuss financial information on a cellular (or cordless) phone. In addition, law enforcement may still seek a warrant to listen to and record these conversations without your consent.</p><br>

-	~~<p>~~'''Scanners:''' As of April 26, 1994, the [http://www.fcc.gov/ '''Federal Communications Commission (FCC)]''' ruled that scanners may not be manufactured or imported which tune into frequencies used by cellular telephones or which can be easily altered to tune to such frequencies. Scanners manufactured prior to 1994 are exempt from this rule.</p><br>	+	'''Scanners:'''<br>
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		+	<p>As of April 26, 1994, the [http://www.fcc.gov/ '''Federal Communications Commission (FCC)]''' ruled that scanners may not be manufactured or imported which tune into frequencies used by cellular telephones or which can be easily altered to tune to such frequencies. Scanners manufactured prior to 1994 are exempt from this rule.</p><br>

	'''FCC'''<br>		'''FCC'''<br>

Cicjscribner at 19:59, 17 June 2010

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	<p>'''Department Publications:''' Department of Consumer Affairs' "Guide to Electronic and Appliance Repair, How to shop for electronic equipment and appliance repair</p>		<p>'''Department Publications:''' Department of Consumer Affairs' "Guide to Electronic and Appliance Repair, How to shop for electronic equipment and appliance repair</p>
	<p>'''Other References:''' Electronic and Appliance Repair, (Bureau of BEAR) Contracts (Fact Sheet)</p>		<p>'''Other References:''' Electronic and Appliance Repair, (Bureau of BEAR) Contracts (Fact Sheet)</p>
-	'''Other referrals:''' [http://www.lemonlawca.com/songbeverly.html '''Song Beverly Act''']</p><br>	+	<p>'''Other referrals:''' [http://www.lemonlawca.com/songbeverly.html '''Song Beverly Act''']</p><br>

Cicjscribner at 19:58, 17 June 2010

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-	(Business and Professions Code § 17026.1)	+	(Business and Professions Code § 17026.1)<br>


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	<p>All cellular telephone retailers must post a large conspicuous sign (in lettering no smaller than 36-point type) stating:</p><br>		<p>All cellular telephone retailers must post a large conspicuous sign (in lettering no smaller than 36-point type) stating:</p><br>

-	<p>"Activation of any cellular telephone is not required and the advertised price of any cellular telephone is not contingent upon activation, acceptance, or denial of cellular service by any cellular provider."</p><br>	+	<p>Activation of any cellular telephone is not required and the advertised price of any cellular telephone is not contingent upon activation, acceptance, or denial of cellular service by any cellular provider.</p><br>

	<p>The sign must be prominently displayed and visible to consumers and located in that area in each retail location where cellular telephones are displayed and purchased.</p><br>		<p>The sign must be prominently displayed and visible to consumers and located in that area in each retail location where cellular telephones are displayed and purchased.</p><br>
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	Washington, DC 20554<br>		Washington, DC 20554<br>
	(888) 225-5322<br>		(888) 225-5322<br>
-	[http://www.fcc.gov/ '''www.fcc.gov''']<br>	+	[http://www.fcc.gov/ '''www.fcc.gov]'''<br>


-	<p>Contact the [http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/ '''California Public Utilities Commission]''' for sales or advertisements involving California residents (purchaser/user only).</p>,br>	+	<p>Contact the [http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/ '''California Public Utilities Commission]''' for sales or advertisements involving California residents (purchaser/user only).</p><br>

	'''California Public Utilities Commission'''<br>		'''California Public Utilities Commission'''<br>

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(Business and Professions Code § 17026.1)

Cellular phone retailers may not require the activation of cellular service before selling a cellular phone to any customer. The retailer may not refuse to sell the phone if the customer refuses service with the provider of cellular service for whom the retailer is an agent. This is true even if the retailer sells the phone below cost. 

All cellular telephone retailers must post a large conspicuous sign (in lettering no smaller than 36-point type) stating: 

"Activation of any cellular telephone is not required and the advertised price of any cellular telephone is not contingent upon activation, acceptance, or denial of cellular service by any cellular provider." 

The sign must be prominently displayed and visible to consumers and located in that area in each retail location where cellular telephones are displayed and purchased. 

Nothing precludes a retailer from limiting the number of cellular telephones that he or she is otherwise required under this subdivision to sell to any singular customer. 

'''Privacy Rights:''' 

Although the Invasion of Privacy Act (Penal Code § 630 et seq.) generally prohibits wiretapping (Penal Code § 631) and interception of any communication over cellular phones (as well as cordless telephones and cellular radios) (Penal Code § 632.7, 632.6, 632.5), advanced radio scanners provide a listener with the technology to listen to cellular (or cordless) phone conversations within a five to twelve mile radius. Even though the law provides for penalties should your communications be intercepted, you should be careful not to discuss financial information on a cellular (or cordless) phone. In addition, law enforcement may still seek a warrant to listen to and record these conversations without your consent. 

'''Scanners:''' As of April 26, 1994, the [http://www.fcc.gov/ '''Federal Communications Commission (FCC)]''' ruled that scanners may not be manufactured or imported which tune into frequencies used by cellular telephones or which can be easily altered to tune to such frequencies. Scanners manufactured prior to 1994 are exempt from this rule. 

'''FCC''' 
445 12th Street SW 
Washington, DC 20554 
(888) 225-5322 
[http://www.fcc.gov/ '''www.fcc.gov'''] 

Contact the [http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/ '''California Public Utilities Commission]''' for sales or advertisements involving California residents (purchaser/user only).,br>

'''California Public Utilities Commission''' 
505 Van Ness Avenue 
San Francisco, CA 94102 
(800) 649-7570 
(415) 703-2782 
[http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/ '''www.cpuc.ca.gov'''] 

'''Department Publications:''' Department of Consumer Affairs' "Guide to Electronic and Appliance Repair, How to shop for electronic equipment and appliance repair
'''Other References:''' Electronic and Appliance Repair, (Bureau of BEAR) Contracts (Fact Sheet)
'''Other referrals:''' [http://www.lemonlawca.com/songbeverly.html '''Song Beverly Act'''] 

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