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Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-460 Definitions
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As used in this chapter: "Copyright owner" means the owner of a copyright of a nondramatic musical or similar work recognized and enforceable under the copyright laws of the United States pursuant to Title 17 of the United States Code, P.L. 94-553 (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.). "Perf…
Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-461 Notice and schedule to be provided
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No performing rights society shall 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 seventy-two hours prior to the execution of that contract, it provides to the …
Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-462 Royalty contract requirements
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Every contract for the payment of royalties between a proprietor and a performing rights society executed, issued or renewed in the Commonwealth on or after July 1, 1995, shall be: 1. In writing; 2. Signed by the parties; 3. Written to include, at a minimum, the following informa…
Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-463 Prohibited conduct
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A. No performing rights society or any agent or employee thereof shall: 1. Enter onto the premises of a proprietor's business for the purpose of discussing or inquiring about a contract for the payment of royalties with the proprietor or his employees, without first identifying h…