Section 11-1403 - Same - Disclosures. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-1403. Same - Disclosures.
 

(a)  In general.- 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)  Exclusive method.- 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)  Unfair or deceptive acts prohibited.- 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. 
 

[1995, ch. 611.]