legislation: 97-hr-5488

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97-hr-5488 97 hr 5488 Home Video Recording Act of 1982 Commerce 1982-02-09 1982-09-23 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] CA D E000064 5 Home Video Recording Act of 1982 - Amends the copyright law to exempt from liability for infringement of copyright any individual who makes a single video recording of a motion picture or other audiovisual work in his private home solely for the private use of his household. Requires the compulsory licensing of manufacturers and importers of video recording equipment. Directs the Chairman of the Copyright Royalty Tribunal to establish royalty fees to be paid by such manufacturers and importers. Sets forth a procedure for distributing such fees to the owners of copyright of audiovisual works included in television transmissions. Sets forth penalties for violations of these requirements. 2025-08-29T19:49:33Z  

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