Arkansas Code Title 4, Subtitle 6, Chapter 76 - Copyright Royalty Collection

• § 4-76-101 - Short Title.
  This chapter may be cited as the "Copyright Royalty Collection Practices Act".
• § 4-76-102 - Definitions.
  In this chapter: (1) "Copyright owner" means the owner of a copyright of a musical work, other than a motion picture or audiovisual work,...
• § 4-76-103 - Licensing Negotiations.
  No performing rights society shall offer to enter into or enter into a contract for the payment of royalties by a proprietor unless, at...
• § 4-76-104 - Form of Contract.
  Every contract between a performing rights society and a proprietor for the payment of royalties executed in this state shall: (1) Be in writing;...
• § 4-76-105 - Improper Licensing Practices.
  No performing rights society or any agent or employee thereof shall collect or attempt to collect from a proprietor licensed by that performing rights...
• § 4-76-106 - Code of Conduct.
  No performing rights society or any agent, employee, or representative thereof shall: (1) Engage in any coercive act or practice that is disruptive of...
• § 4-76-107 - Civil Remedies -- Injunction.
  Any person who suffers a violation of this chapter may bring an action to recover actual damages and reasonable attorney's fees and seek an...
• § 4-76-108 - Application.
  (a) This chapter shall not apply to contracts between performing rights societies and broadcasters licensed by the Federal Communications Commission or to contracts with...

Last modified: November 15, 2016