Title 17, CopyrightsRelease 119-102
§702 Copyright Office Regulations
Title 17 › CHAPTER 7 — COPYRIGHT OFFICE › § 702
Summary
Lets the Register of Copyrights make rules to run the Register’s duties under this title, as long as the rules do not break the law. Any rules the Register creates must be approved by the Librarian of Congress.
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Title 17, §702
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The Register of Copyrights is authorized to establish regulations not inconsistent with law for the administration of the functions and duties made the responsibility of the Register under this title. All regulations established by the Register under this title are subject to the approval of the Librarian of Congress.
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17 U.S.C. § 702
Title 17, Copyrights
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102