Update: Revised Broadcast Contest Rules Now In Effect

It's official! Last fall's overhaul of the rules governing licensee-conducted broadcast contests has finally become effective. According to a notice in the Federal Register, our friends at the Office of Management and Budget gave the new rules the big thumbs up last week, and the rules have now taken effect as of February 12, 2016. This means that, among other things, stations are now able to post their contest rules on their websites and avoid the hassle of extended on-air announcements of those rules. Note, though, that there are still some on-air requirements for those who choose to move their contest rules online. For a recap of all the revised rules, check out our post from last September.