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

Using Copyrighted Music on a Website in New York

According to NYCL ACA § 31.05, it is illegal to print, publish, sell, distribute, or circulate any document containing the words or musical score of any copyrighted musical composition without first obtaining the consent of the owner or proprietor of such copyrighted musical composition. Therefore, using copyrighted music on a website without obtaining the owner’s consent is illegal in New York.

To use copyrighted music on a website in New York, you must obtain the consent of the owner or proprietor of the copyrighted musical composition.

However, it is important to note that NYCL ACA § 31.03 makes it illegal to produce unpublished, undedicated or copyrighted opera or dramatic composition, without consent of owner. Additionally, NYCL ACA § 31.01 prohibits taking any photograph or making any sound recording of any performance presented in a theatre without having first obtained the written consent of the management to do so.

Therefore, it is important to obtain proper consent before using any copyrighted material on your website in New York.

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