It would seem that anyone can control access to and use of any device on
their property. Most likely it would be returned when the student (or
whoever) left the premises. I remember well a problem at my worksite back
in the 70s. Due to bickering over radio stations, department policy was to
no longer allow radios at work (unless earphones were used). A couple of
idiots had to have a boom box turned up loud on one machine. A supervisor
went over to ask them to turn it down. "you aren't our boss" was the reply.
The supervisor returned with the department head (he was the department head
over 3 departments - and this was one of his departments). "who the h*ll
are you?" the one asked. 10 minutes later, security turned up along with
the superintendent. The radio was comfiscated. They were told that the
radio would be returned when they left work. If it ever showed up again,
they would be out the door and out of a job, no questions asked.

I suspect that something like this may be going on. Some schools may have a
policy against cell phones. It is their call and taxpayers' money. I had a
problem with a neighbor some years ago (I had a judgement against him and he
wasn't going to pay). He had roofers working on his house and they had
their ladder on my property. I asked them to move it. They didn't. I
called the police. The cop was nice and tried to explain the situation to
me. I simply informed him that he didn't have the full story. I didn't
have to let anyone on my property, not even him unless he had a search
warrent. He got the message and sent the roofers packing. Pure and simple.

73 from Rochester, NY
Jim AA2QA

"Phillip Michael" wrote in message
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Is an entity such as a public school allowed to adopt a policy that allow
them to confiscate any device on their property that interferes with their
wireless devices?

For example:
Both devices are Part 15.
The school owns a wireless access point.
A student owns a cordless phone.

If a cordless phone interferes with a wireless access point and
the school's policy says "they have the right to confiscate any device
that
interferes with their wireless network"
Does the school really have the right to confiscate the cordless phone?

Also if a student's device is under part 97 do you still have the right to
confiscate it?


Here is a phrase from Part 15.5.b
interference must be accepted that may be caused by the operation of an
authorized radio station

Does this only apply to a device or to an individual using a device?


--
Phillip Michael