HOUSE BILL 1141

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Withdrawn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