Digital Audio Tape Recorder Act of 1990
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 28, 1990)
Digital Audio Tape Recorder Act of 1990 - Prohibits the manufacture or distribution of digital audio tape recorders or interface devices which do not conform to specified criteria implementing the serial copy management system (a technical system for controlling "serial" copying on digital audio tape (DAT) recorders). Prohibits the manufacture or distribution of any device or provision of any service that circumvents such system, unless it is a professional model DAT recorder.
Authorizes civil actions in Federal district court for violations of this Act.
What just happenedJun 13, 1990
Subcommittee on Communications. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-890.
Who’s behind it
- Jun 13, 1990Committee
Subcommittee on Communications. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-890.
Communications Subcommittee - Mar 28, 1990IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Mar 28, 1990IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate