Michigan § 750.463 - Unpublished and undedicated plays and compositions; consent of owner.

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§ 750.463. Unpublished and undedicated plays and compositions; consent of owner.

Sec. 463.

Public presentation for profit of unpublished or undedicated plays and compositions without consent of owner—No unpublished, uncopyrighted or undedicated dramatic play and no unpublished or undedicated musical composition shall be publicly performed or represented for profit, without consent of the owner or proprietor thereof.

Any person who shall cause to be publicly performed or represented for profit any unpublished, uncopyrighted or undedicated dramatic composition, or unpublished or undedicated musical composition, without the consent of the owner or proprietor or who, knowing that such dramatic or musical composition is unpublished or undedicated, and, without the consent of its owner or proprietor, permits, aids or takes part in such a performance or representation, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.463 cover?

Section 750.463 ("Unpublished and undedicated plays and compositions; consent of owner.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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