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Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-41.1 (2026)

"Owner" defined

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As used in this chapter, "owner" means the person who owns the sounds fixed in any master phonograph record, master disc, master tape, master film or other device used for reproducing recorded sounds on phonograph records, discs, tapes, films, videocassettes, or other articles now known or later developed on which sound is recorded and from which the transferred sounds are directly or indirectly derived, or the person who owns the rights to record or authorize the recording of a live performance.

1972, c. 618; 1989, c. 240.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1990–2006 · leading case: McLaughlin v. Commonwealth, 629 S.E.2d 724 (Va. Ct. App. 2006).
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McLaughlin v. Commonwealth, 629 S.E.2d 724 (Va. Ct. App. 2006). · cites it 4× “Code § 59.1-41.1 defines "owner." Code § 59.”
Mobil Oil Corp. v. Attorney Gen., 747 F. Supp. 1173 (E.D. Va. 1990). “1 (§ 59.1-41.1 et seq.) [regarding home sales, the VPPFA, the Emergency Petroleum Products Supply Act, Equal' Credit Opportunity Act, and commercial audio recording laws] and of Article 8 (§ 18.”
Carmas (Carmus) Jonah McLaughlin v. Commonwealth, No. 0250053 (Va. Ct. App. Dec. 5, 2006). · cites it 2× “Code § 59.1-41.1 defines “owner.” Code § 59.”
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