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Can I use copyrighted music on my website in Minnesota? What are the requirements?
Using Copyrighted Music on a Website in Minnesota
To use copyrighted music on your website in Minnesota, you need to obtain permission from the copyright owner or obtain a license to use the music. You can obtain a license from the copyright owner or from a music licensing organization such as the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), or the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC) [1.1].
Additional Requirements and Processes
There are additional requirements and processes for various arts programs in Minnesota, such as the Minnesota Festival Support Program [1.2], the Artist Initiative Program [1.4], and the Arts Access Program [1.5]. However, these programs do not provide any specific information on using copyrighted music on a website.
Conclusion
To use copyrighted music on your website in Minnesota, you need to obtain permission from the copyright owner or obtain a license to use the music. You can obtain a license from the copyright owner or from a music licensing organization such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC.
Source(s):
- [1.1] ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESSES FOR ARTS TOUR MINNESOTA PROGRAM.
- [1.2] ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESSES FOR MINNESOTA FESTIVAL SUPPORT PROGRAM.
- [1.4] ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESSES FOR ARTIST INITIATIVE PROGRAM.
- [1.5] ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESSES FOR ARTS ACCESS PROGRAM.
Jurisdiction
Minnesota