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

Based on the documents provided, if you want to use copyrighted music on your website in New Jersey, you need to obtain a license from a performing rights society such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC [1.2].

To obtain a license, you need to enter into a contract with the performing rights society [1.5]. The contract must be in writing, signed by both parties, and include the proprietor’s name and business address, the name and business address of the performing rights society, the duration of the contract, and the schedule of rates and terms of royalties to be collected under the contract [1.5].

Performing rights societies are required to make available in electronic form on the largest nonproprietary cooperative public computer network a current list of not less than the titles of the performed copyrighted musical works for which the performing rights society collects royalties on behalf of copyright owners and shall update the list at least weekly [1.1].

Upon request, any person may view the list in electronic form through the Office of the Secretary of State [1.1]. Every performing rights society shall provide a copy of its current list at a reasonable cost to any person upon request [1.1].

Performing rights societies are prohibited from using any unfair or deceptive act or practice in dealing with a proprietor, or using any act or practice that is substantially disruptive to a proprietor’s business [1.4].

If you have any further questions, you can contact the performing rights society licensing music in New Jersey through their toll-free telephone number [1.1].

Therefore, to use copyrighted music on your website in New Jersey, you need to obtain a license from a performing rights society, enter into a contract with them, and pay the required royalties.

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New Jersey