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I already bought the CD so why do I need a SOCAN licence?

April 26, 2017bought CD licence socan

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I already bought the CD so why do I need a SOCAN licence?

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When you buy a CD at a record store, you have not paid the owners for the right to use their music in public. Only a SOCAN licence allows you to perform that CD in public. Of course, if you purchase a CD for private use (e.g., playing it in your car) a licence is not required.