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Does 17 USC §10560 apply to works of State and Local Governments?

April 26, 2017governments local State USC

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Does 17 USC §10560 apply to works of State and Local Governments?

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No, it applies only to federal government works. State and local governments may and often do claim copyright in their publications. It is their prerogative to set policies that may allow, require, restrict or prohibit claim of copyright on some or all works produced by their government units.