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Section 3 – Access to repertoire.

13-10a-3. Access to repertoire. (1) Each performing rights society or organization licensing music in the state shall: (a) maintain a current electronic list of the titles and names of the authors and publishers of all performed copyrighted musical works for which the performing rights society collects royalties on behalf of copyright owners; (b) update the […]

Section 4 – Notification of rights.

13-10a-4. Notification of rights. No performing rights society or organization may enter into, or offer to enter into, a contract for the payment of royalties by a proprietor unless at the time of the offer, or any time thereafter, but no later than 72 hours prior to the execution of the contract, it provides to […]

Section 5 – Contract requirements.

13-10a-5. Contract requirements. (1) Beginning July 1, 1998, each contract for the payment of royalties between a proprietor and a performing rights society or organization executed, issued, or renewed in the state shall: (a) be in writing; (b) be signed by both parties to the contract; and (c) include at least the following information: (i) […]

Section 6 – Jurisdiction of court action.

13-10a-6. Jurisdiction of court action. An action may be brought or a counterclaim may be asserted in a court of competent jurisdiction against a performing rights society to enjoin a violation of this act and to recover actual damages sustained as a result of that violation. Enacted by Chapter 324, 1998 General Session

Section 7 – Provisions of chapter not exclusive.

13-10a-7. Provisions of chapter not exclusive. The remedies, duties, and prohibitions of this chapter are not exclusive and are in addition to all other causes of actions, remedies, and penalties provided by law. Enacted by Chapter 324, 1998 General Session

Section 8 – Exemptions.

13-10a-8. Exemptions. (1) This act does not apply to contracts between performing rights societies or organizations and broadcasters licensed by the Federal Communications Commission, unless any such society is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission. (2) This act does not apply to investigations by law enforcement agencies or other persons with respect to suspected violations […]