Iowa § 549.5 Improper licensing practices

Iowa Statutes

§ 549.5 — Improper licensing practices

Iowa § 549.5

Title XIIICOMMERCE

Ch. 549MUSIC LICENSING FEES

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Iowa Code § 549.5 (2026).

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A performing rights society shall not do any of the following:

1.Collectorattempttocollectfromaproprietorlicensedbythatperformingrightssociety, 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.

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A performing rights society shall not do any of the following:
1. Collectorattempttocollectfromaproprietorlicensedbythatperformingrightssociety,
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.