Prohibited acts

Sec. 1. A performing rights society or an agent or employee of a performing rights society may not: (1) enter into a contract unless the contract is executed in accordance with the provisions of this article; (2) enter a proprietor's business premises to discuss a contract for the performance of copyrighted works or the payment of royalties without first disclosing: (A) that the individual is an agent of a performing rights society; and (B) the purpose of the discussion; (3) engage in any coercive conduct, act, or practice that substantially disrupts a proprietor's business; or (4) use or attempt to use any unfair or deceptive act or practice in dealing with a proprietor. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-14-4-1.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.22.