1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1141

File Code: Commercial Law - Generally
Sponsored By:
Delegates Frank and Minnick
Entitled:
Copyright Royalties

Synopsis:

Providing an exception to the requirement that a performing rights society offer specified terms to similarly situated proprietors; and clarifying that Maryland courts do not have jurisdiction to determine reasonable fees for specified contracts involving a performing rights society.

Legislative History

House Action
2/8
First Reading Economic Matters
2/14
Hearing 3/7 at 1:00 p.m.
3/6
Hearing cancelled
3/11
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Robert L. Frank, District 11
Delegate Joseph J. Minnick, District 7
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ART, MUSIC AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS -see also- MUSEUMS, THEATERS
CONTRACTS -see also- LAND INSTALLMENT CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENT
COPYRIGHT
COURTS - GENERAL
FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES
JURISDICTION
LICENSES - GENERAL
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Commercial Law
( 11-1402 , 11-1403 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available