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Enforcement · Composition reuse
Cover Versions
Recording someone else's composition. Requires a mechanical licence for distribution / streaming; live performance is covered by venue blanket licences.
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Compulsory mechanical licence (§ 115) makes covers straightforward to clear.
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Sync use (YouTube cover) requires a sync licence — not statutory.
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Lyric reproduction needs a separate print licence.
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