2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 14, Chapters 645 - 669
ORS Chapter 647
647.700 Definitions for ORS 647.700 to 647.730.

As used in ORS 647.700 to 647.730, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) Copyright owner means the owner of a copyright of a nondramatic musical or similar work recognized and enforceable under the copyright laws of the United States pursuant to title 17 of the United States Code (P.L. 94-553, 17 U.S.C. 101 et seq.).

(2) Nondramatic means the public performance of a recorded, broadcast or live musical work. Nondramatic does not include the performance of a dramatic work, including a play.

(3) Performing rights society means an association or corporation that licenses the public performances of nondramatic musical works on behalf of copyright owners, including but not limited to:

(a) The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP);

(b) Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI); and

(c) The Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC).

(4) Proprietor means the owner of a retail establishment, restaurant, inn, bar, tavern, sports or entertainment facility or any other similar place of business or professional office located in this state in which the public may assemble and in which nondramatic musical works or similar copyrighted works may be performed, broadcast or otherwise transmitted for the enjoyment of members of the public there assembled.

(5) Royalty or royalties means the fees payable to a copyright owner or performing rights society for the public performance of nondramatic musical works or other similar works. [1997 c.236 1]