§ 11–1403
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 11-1403 (2026)
Title 11. Trade Regulation
Subtitle 14. Copyright Royalties
§ 11–1403LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Before discussing a contract for the payment of royalties or the use of copyrighted works by a proprietor and before collecting or attempting to collect a royalty or fee under the contract, an agent or an employee of a performing rights society shall:
(1)
Disclose that the agent or employee is acting on behalf of a performing rights society;
(2)
Identify the performing rights society for which the agent or the employee acts; and
(3)
Disclose the purpose of the discussion.
(b)
A performing rights society or the agent or employee of the performing rights society may collect a royalty or any other fee only as provided in a contract executed in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle.
(c)
A performing rights society or the agent or employee of a performing rights society may not:
(1)
Use or attempt to use an unfair or deceptive act or practice in dealing or negotiating with a proprietor or the employee of a proprietor; or
(2)
Charge or collect a royalty which is unreasonable in comparison to the royalties for similar licenses in the same area.