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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A performing rights society shall not do any of the following:
1. Collect or attempt to collect from a proprietor licensed by that performing rights society, a royalty payment except as provided in a contract executed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
2. Make a misleading or threatening verbal or written communication to a proprietor in connection with a contract for the payment of royalties or an attempt to collect royalties.
3. State or imply in a verbal or written communication with a proprietor that the performing rights society is an agent or representative of a public body, regulatory agency, or law enforcement agency.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title XIII. Commerce [Chs. 505-554D] § 549.5. Improper licensing practices. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-xiii-commerce-chs-505-554d/ia-code-sect-549-5/
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