37 CFR § 388.2 - Definition of coin-operated phonorecord player.

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title: "37 CFR § 388.2 - Definition of coin-operated phonorecord player."
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section_name: "Definition of coin-operated phonorecord player."
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subchapter_name: "RATES AND TERMS FOR STATUTORY LICENSES"
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part_name: "ADJUSTMENT OF ROYALTY RATE FOR COIN-OPERATED PHONORECORD PLAYERS"
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# 388.2 Definition of coin-operated phonorecord player.

As used in this part, the term *coin-operated phonorecord player* is a machine or device that:

(a) Is employed solely for the performance of nondramatic musical works by means of phonorecords upon being activated by insertion of coins, currency, tokens, or other monetary units or their equivalent;

(b) Is located in an establishment making no direct or indirect charge for admission;

(c) Is accompanied by a list of the titles of all the musical works available for performance on it, which list is affixed to the phonorecord player or posted in the establishment in a prominent position where it can be readily examined by the public; and

(d) Affords a choice of works available for performance and permits the choice to be made by the patrons of the establishment in which it is located.