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Copyright Act 1994

Performers' rights - Performers’ property rights relating to sound recordings

174A: Application

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"Rules for Sound Recordings in New Zealand"

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This part of the law applies to you if you make sound recordings. You need to know it only applies to sound recordings, not other types. It helps you understand your rights as a performer in New Zealand.

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Part 9Performers' rights
Performers’ property rights relating to sound recordings

174AApplication

  1. This subpart applies only to recordings that are sound recordings.

Notes
  • Section 174A: inserted, on , by section 24 of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Act 2018 (2016 No 90).