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37 CFR 388.2: Definition of coin-operated phonorecord player.

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  1. Title 37—Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
  2. CHAPTER III—COPYRIGHT ROYALTY BOARD, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
  3. SUBCHAPTER E—RATES AND TERMS FOR STATUTORY LICENSES
  4. PART 388—ADJUSTMENT OF ROYALTY RATE FOR COIN-OPERATED PHONORECORD PLAYERS

As used in this part, the term coin-operated phonorecord player is a machine or device that:

(a) Is employed solely for the performance of nondramatic musical works by means of phonorecords upon being activated by insertion of coins, currency, tokens, or other monetary units or their equivalent;

(b) Is located in an establishment making no direct or indirect charge for admission;

(c) Is accompanied by a list of the titles of all the musical works available for performance on it, which list is affixed to the phonorecord player or posted in the establishment in a prominent position where it can be readily examined by the public; and

(d) Affords a choice of works available for performance and permits the choice to be made by the patrons of the establishment in which it is located.

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