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H.R. 3858 (98th)

Coin-Operated Phonorecord Player Copyright Act of 1983

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Introduced

12 September 1983

Last action

13 September 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

Sponsors

Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3], Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2], Rep. Ireland, Andrew P. [R-FL-10], Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Anthony, Beryl, Jr. [D-AR-4], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1], Rep. Bethune, Ed [R-AR-2], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1], Rep. Hiler, John Patrick [R-IN-3], Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Whitley, Charles O., Sr. [D-NC-3], Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Williams, Lyle [R-OH-17], Rep. Hartnett, Thomas F. [R-SC-1], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20]

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Coin-Operated Phonorecord Player Copyright Act of 1983 - Revises the scope of the limitations on the performance of a nondramatic musical work on a coin-operated phonorecord player (jukebox) to require: (1) the manufacturer or importer of the player, rather than the operator, to register and pay a one-time only compulsory licensing fee of $50, rather than an adjusted annual fee, to the Copyright Royalty Tribunal for distribution to the copyright holders; and (2) the operator of a currently owned player to pay a compulsory licensing fee of up to $25 based upon the number of years of useful life remaining in the player. Directs the Register of Copyright to keep a list of all registered players. Restates the royalty distribution procedures.

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Timeline

  1. 12 September 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 September 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 September 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 September 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

    Source: Committee

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