legislation: 98-hr-5938

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98-hr-5938 98 hr 5938 Record Rental Amendments of 1984 Commerce 1984-06-27 1984-09-11 House Incorporated this Measure in S.32 as an Amendment. House Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] CA D E000064 16 Record Rental Amendment of 1984 - Amends the copyright law to prohibit the unauthorized rental of a phonorecord by its owner for commercial advantage. Deems such unauthorized use an infringement and subject to civil penalties. Includes within the scope of a compulsory license to make and distribute phonorecords the right to rent them. Requires the licensee to pay a royalty for each rental. Terminates such restrictions on rental after five years. 2025-08-29T17:39:55Z  

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