New Jersey § 56:3a-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 56:3a-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56:3a-7.
No performing rights society, or any agent or employee thereof shall: a. enter onto the premises of a proprietor's business for the purpose of discussing
a contract for the payment of royalties by that proprietor without first identifying
himself to the proprietor or his employees and disclosing that he is acting on behalf
of the performing rights society and disclosing the purpose of the discussion; b. collect or attempt to collect a royalty payment or any other fee except as provided
in a contract executed pursuant to the provisions of this act on or after the effective
date of this act; c. use or attempt to use any unfair or deceptive act or practice in dealing with a
proprietor; d. use or attempt to use any act or practice that is substantially disruptive to a
proprietor's business; or e. commence or threaten to commence legal proceedings in connection with an alleged
copyright violation unless that performing rights society shall have advised the proprietor
that the proprietor may comply with the federal copyright law pursuant to Title 17
of the United States Code 1 with respect to copyrighted musical works in that performing rights society's repertory
by: (1) obtaining a license from that performing rights society; or (2) discontinuing all nondramatic public performances of music in that performing
rights society's repertory; or (3) obtaining authorization for nondramatic public performances directly from the
copyright owners who are members of that performing rights society. 1
17 U.S.C.A. § 1 et seq.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 56:3a-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 56:3a-7 cover?
Section 56:3a-7 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 56:3a-7?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 56:3a-7 apply to my situation?
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