Maryland § 11-1501
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 11-1501, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-1501.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Performing group” means a vocal or instrumental group seeking to use the name of a recording group.
(c) “Recording group” means a vocal or instrumental group with at least one member who has:
(1) Previously released a commercial sound recording under that group’s name; and
(2) A legal right to use the group’s name due to the member’s use of or operation under the group’s name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with the group.
(d) “Sound recording” means a work that results from the fixation on a material object of a series of musical, spoken, or other sounds regardless of the nature of the material object, such as a disk, tape, or other phonorecord, in which the sounds are embodied.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 11-1501
What does Maryland Code § 11-1501 cover?
Section 11-1501 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 11-1501?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 11-1501" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 11-1501 apply to my situation?
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