District Of Columbia § 28-5106 - Art dealer; duties.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 28-5106 — Art dealer; duties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-5106. Art dealer; duties.
28-5106An art dealer who accepts a work of fine art, on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist who created the work of fine art may use or display the work of fine art or a photograph of the work of fine art or permit the use or display of the work of fine art or a photograph of the work of fine art only if:
Notice is given to users or viewers that the work of fine art is the work of the artist; and
The artist gives prior written consent to the particular use or display.
An art dealer who accepts a work of fine art, on a fee, commission, or other compensation basis, on consignment from the artist who created the work of fine art shall compensate the artist for loss or damage to the consigned work of fine art.
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What does D.C. Code § 28-5106 cover?
Section 28-5106 ("Art dealer; duties.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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