United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2740 (101st)
Computer Software Rental Amendments Act of 1989
Introduced
22 June 1989
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Status
For Further Action See H.R.5498.
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Summary
Computer Software Rental Amendments Act of 1989 - Amends Federal copyright law to prohibit the person in possession of a computer software program from renting, leasing, or lending it for direct or indirect commercial advantage unless authorized to do so by the copyright owner (or licensee). Directs the Register of Copyrights to report to the Congress whether this Act has achieved its purpose of maintaining the integrity of the copyright system while providing nonprofit libraries the capability to fulfill their function. Grants remedies for copyright infringement in cases of violations of this Act.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 22 June 1989
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/house-bill/2740
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/hr/2740