In construing and enforcing the provisions of this chapter, the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or other person acting for or employed by any common carrier or user, acting within the scope of his employment, shall in every case be also deemed to be the act, omission, or failure of such carrier or user as well as that of the person.

Terms Used In 47 USC 217

  • carrier: means any person engaged as a common carrier for hire, in interstate or foreign communication by wire or radio or interstate or foreign radio transmission of energy, except where reference is made to common carriers not subject to this chapter. See 47 USC 153
  • officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1
  • person: includes an individual, partnership, association, joint-stock company, trust, or corporation. See 47 USC 153
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