(3) Definitions. As used in this subsection-
(A) the term "broadcast station" has the meaning given that term in
section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153); and
(B) the term "cable system" has the meaning given that term in section
602 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 522).
Section 1203. Civil remedies [5]
(a) Civil Actions. Any person injured by a violation of section 1201 or
1202 may bring a civil action in an appropriate United States district
court for such violation.
(b) Powers of the Court. In an action brought under subsection (a), the
court-
(1) may grant temporary and permanent injunctions on such terms as it
deems reasonable to prevent or restrain a violation, but in no event
shall impose a prior restraint on free speech or the press protected
under the 1st amendment to the Constitution;
(2) at any time while an action is pending, may order the impounding, on
such terms as it deems reasonable, of any device or product that is in
the custody or control of the alleged violator and that the court has
reasonable cause to believe was involved in a violation;
(3) may award damages under subsection (c);
(4) in its discretion may allow the recovery of costs by or against any
party other than the United States or an officer thereof;
(5) in its discretion may award reasonable attorney's fees to the
prevailing party; and
(6) may, as part of a final judgment or decree finding a violation,
order the remedial modification or the destruction of any device or
product involved in the violation that is in the custody or control of
the violator or has been impounded under paragraph (2).
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