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Chapter VII · Copyright Licensing

Section 123

(1)

If, while a licensing scheme is in operation, a dispute arises between the operator of the scheme and -

(aJ a person claiming that he requires a licence in a case of a description to which the scheme applies; or

(bJ an organisation claiming to be representative of such persons, that person or organisation may refer the scheme to the Copyright

Tribunal in so far as it relates to cases of that description.

(2)

A scheme which has been referred to the Copyright

Tribunal under this section shall remain in operation until proceedings on the reference have been concluded.

(3)

The Copyright Tribunal shall consider the matter in dispute and make such order, either confirming or varying the scheme in so far as it relates to cases of the description to which the 327

Reference of proposed scheme to

Tribunal.

Reference of scheme to

Tribunal.

Further reference of scheme to

Tribunal.

reference relates, as it may determine to be reasonable in the circumstances.

14)

The order may be made so as to be in force indefinitely or for such period as the Copyright Tribunal may determine.

Report

Chapter VIII

The Copyright Tribunal

Chapter IX

Qualification for and Extent of Copyright Protection

Chapter X

Miscellaneous and General

Schedules