17 U.S.C. § 1001

Definitions

United States · Title 17 — COPYRIGHTS · Status: effective

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As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: A “digital audio recording device” is any machine or device of a type commonly distributed to individuals for use by individuals, whether or not included with or as part of some other machine or device, the digital recording function of which is designed or marketed for the primary purpose of, and that is capable of, making a digital audio copied recording for private use, except for— Such term does not include any material object— A “digital musical recording” is a material object— A “digital musical recording” does not include a material object— For purposes of this paragraph— An “interested copyright party” is— any association or other organization— The “transfer price” of a digital audio recording device or a digital audio recording medium— is, subject to subparagraph (B)—

Legislative history

The public laws that enacted or amended this section. Tallies are for the whole bill as it passed each chamber — often an omnibus covering far more than this provision — not a vote on this section alone.

Enacted byPub. L. 102-563(S. 1623)1992-10-28
Audio Home Recording Act of 1992
House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally