California Business and Professions Code CHAPTER 11 - Copyrighted Performances of Musical Works
- Section 21750.
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) “Copyright owner” means the owner of a copyright of a nondramatic musical work recognized and enforceable under...
- Section 21751.
No copyright owner or performing rights society may enter into, or offer to enter into, a contract for the payment of royalties by a proprietor...
- Section 21751.5.
A performing rights society shall make available electronically to proprietors the most current available list of the members and affiliates represented by the performing rights...
- Section 21752.
A contract for the payment of royalties executed in this state shall:(a) Be in writing.(b) Be signed by the parties.(c) Include at least the following information:(1) The proprietor’s name...
- Section 21753.
(a) No representative or agent of a performing rights society may do any of the following:(1) Discuss with the proprietor or the proprietor’s employee, a contract for...
- Section 21754.
A person who wilfully violates any of the provisions of this act is liable for a civil penalty of five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation.(Added...
- Section 21755.
A proprietor may bring an action or assert a counterclaim against a copyright owner or performing rights society to enjoin any violation of this chapter...
- Section 21756.
The rights, remedies, and prohibitions accorded by this chapter are in addition to any other right, remedy, or prohibition accorded by law. Nothing in this...
- Section 21757.
This chapter does not apply to contracts between copyright owners or performing rights societies and broadcasters licensed by the Federal Communications Commission. However, if a...
- Section 21758.
This chapter does not apply to conduct engaged in while enforcing Section 653w of the Penal Code.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 340, Sec. 2. Effective...
Last modified: October 22, 2018