(a) In addition to the provisions of Sec. 1.955 of this chapter, a license will be automatically forfeited in whole or in part without further notice to the licensee upon the voluntary removal or alteration of the facilities, so as to render the station not operational for a period of 30 days or more.
(b) Pursuant to Sec. 1.955 of this chapter, if a station licensed under this part discontinues operation on a permanent basis, the licensee must cancel the license. For purposes of this section, any station which has not operated for one year or more is considered to have been permanently discontinued. See Sec. 101.305 for additional rules regarding temporary and permanent discontinuation of service. [63 FR 68983, Dec. 14, 1998]