Iowa Code § 549.5: Improper licensing practices.

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.