Virginia § 59.1-41.1 - "Owner" defined
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 59.1-41.1 — "Owner" defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59.1-41.1. "Owner" defined
As used in this chapter, "owner" means the person who owns the sounds fixed in any master phonograph record, master disc, master tape, master film or other device used for reproducing recorded sounds on phonograph records, discs, tapes, films, videocassettes, or other articles now known or later developed on which sound is recorded and from which the transferred sounds are directly or indirectly derived, or the person who owns the rights to record or authorize the recording of a live performance.
1972, c. 618; 1989, c. 240.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 59.1-41.1
What does Code of Virginia § 59.1-41.1 cover?
Section 59.1-41.1 (""Owner" defined") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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