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Dianne Feinstein: “This is a criminal provision under Title 18, not a copyright provision under Title 17. Accordingly, there is no fair use…”

On the recordJuly 6, 2004
This is a criminal provision under Title 18, not a copyright provision under Title 17. Accordingly, there is no fair use exception included. However, Federal prosecutors should use their discretion not to bring criminal prosecutions against activities within movie theaters that would constitute fair use under the copyright laws. The object of this legislation is to prevent the copying and distribution of motion pictures in a manner that causes serious commercial harm. This legislation is not intended to chill legitimate free speech.
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of criminal provisions related to copyright and fair use in film.

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