12.210 Radio Interference – Amateur Broadcasting – Inspector – Penalty.

(1) Interference. It shall be unlawful to operate any electrical conductors, apparatus, instrument, machine or other device that causes preventable electrical interference with any electrical apparatus and radio receiving set between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight, excepting only such as may be absolutely necessary in an emergency.

(2) Amateur Broadcasting. It shall be unlawful for amateur radio broadcasters to broadcast on any wavelength other than that assigned by the Federal Radio Commission.

(3) Inspector. The Manitowoc Public Utilities Commission of the City of Manitowoc shall appoint an inspector who shall be especially qualified and trained in the technique of locating radio interference and able to give expert advice as to the causes and elimination of electrical interference with electrical apparatus and radio receiving sets.

(4) Right of Entry by Inspectors. The inspector and his assistant shall have the right to enter upon any premises at all reasonable hours for the purpose of inspecting the installation and the working of all electrical apparatus and it shall be unlawful to interfere with the inspector or his assistant or refuse to permit them to enter the premises for such purpose. The inspector and his assistant shall upon request show his badge or credentials before entering upon any premises.

(5) Penalty. Anyone violating any of the provisions of this section shall upon conviction be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,500.

[Prior code § 12.21]