By February 16, 2020, an organization needs to modify their communications systems that comply with the mandates of Kari’s Law. Any business or agency that does not comply with Kari’s Law could face a fine of up to $10,000 in addition to other penalties, including a daily fine of up to $500 each day they are found not in compliance. Organizations might also create risks of endangering their employees, customers, and others, as well as potentially devastating civil liabilities when a tragedy occurs.
In accordance with the FCC’s order implementing RAY BAUM’S Act, the initial compliance dates for the Section 506 “dispatchable location” components are January 6, 2021 for fixed MLTS calls and January 6, 2020 for non-fixed MLTS calls.