Copyright Act 2021 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Copyright in Works
121. Nature of copyright in sound recordings
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the exclusive right to do all or any of the following acts:
to make a copy of the recording;
copy
“copy” has the meanings given by the provisions in Subdivision (2) of Division 3 of Part 2;
to enter into a commercial rental arrangement in respect of the recording;
commercial rental arrangement
“commercial rental arrangement”, in relation to a computer program or a sound recording, has the meaning given by section 75;
to publish the recording if it is unpublished;
recording
“recording”, in relation to a protected performance, has the meaning given by section 38(1);
to communicate the recording to the public; and
communicate
“communicate” and “communication” have the meanings given by section 61;
if the recording has been published for commercial purposes and a person (X) causes the sounds embodied in the recording to be heard in public, the right to be paid equitable remuneration of an amount —
sounds
“sounds”, in relation to a film, has the meaning given by section 24(2)(b);
agreed between the copyright owner and X; or
in default of agreement, decided by a Copyright Tribunal.
Copyright Tribunal
“Copyright Tribunal” or “Tribunal” means a Copyright Tribunal established under this Act;