Can I use copyrighted music on my website in Maryland? What are the requirements?

Use of Copyrighted Music on a Website in Maryland

If you want to use copyrighted music on your website in Maryland, you need to obtain the necessary licenses and permissions from the copyright owners. The Maryland Fine Arts Program requires that students in grades prekindergarten—12 have experiences in the fine art forms of dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual art ^[1.1]. However, this regulation does not provide specific guidance on the use of copyrighted music on websites.

Licenses and Permissions

To use copyrighted music on your website, you need to obtain licenses and permissions from the copyright owners. The Maryland Department of Health requires a health permit for outdoor musical festivals, which includes stipulations on the location, duration, and times of the festival, as well as the maximum number of spectators that may be accommodated ^[2.1]. However, this regulation does not provide guidance on the use of copyrighted music on websites.

Conclusion

To use copyrighted music on your website in Maryland, you need to obtain the necessary licenses and permissions from the copyright owners. The context documents do not provide specific guidance on this matter.

Source(s):

• [1.1] Requirements for Fine Arts (Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Art) Instructional Programs for Grades Prekindergarten—12.
• [2.1] Permit Form Requirements.

Jurisdiction

Maryland

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