Minnesota

Contract and Conduct Requirements

At least 72 hours before executing a contract, a PRO must provide in writing:

• the rate schedule

• the current list of members if requested

• notice that the proprietor may request the current list of works at their own expense.

Contracts must be:

• in writing

• signed by both parties

• include the proprietor’s name, business address, applicable location, the name of the PRO, contract duration, and rate schedule

PROs may not collect fees unless authorized by contract. PRO representatives must identify themselves and disclose their affiliation and purpose before discussing a contract or collecting royalties.

PROs may still investigate music use and inform proprietors of their obligations under copyright law.

Remedies for Violations

Proprietors may seek actual damages, attorney fees, injunctions, or other legal remedies for violations. These rules work in conjunction with existing federal, state, and common law, but do not apply to FCC-licensed broadcasters, cable operators, or music used in audiovisual works. They also do not apply to investigations under Minnesota statutes §§ 325E.169 to 325E.201.