Aren TV, Cable, And Radio Stations Already Licensed with BMI?
They are, however, those agreements do not authorize the performance of such TV, cable, and radio to the public by businesses and other organizations. Public performances of radio and TV are specifically addressed in Title 17, Section 110(5)(B) of the U.S. copyright law which states that any food service or drinking establishment that is 3750 square feet or larger, or any other establishment, other than a food service or drinking establishment, that is 2000 square feet or larger, must secure public performance rights for TVs or radios if any of the following conditions apply: • For TV, if the business is using: • more than four TVs; or • more than one TV in any one room; or • if any of the TVs used has a diagonal screen size greater than 55 inches; or • if any audio portion of the audiovisual performance is communicated by means of more than six loudspeakers, or four loudspeakers in any one room or adjoining outdoor space; or • if there is any cover charge. • For radio, if the business
