# Dramatic and Musical Performers' Protection Act 1958, Section 3: Penalization of broadcasting without consent of performers


Subject to the provisions of this Act, a person who, otherwise than by the use of a record or cinematograph film, knowingly broadcasts a performance of a dramatic or musical work, or any part of such a performance, without the consent in writing of the performers, shall be guilty of an offence under this Act, and shall be liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding fifty pounds.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/6-7/44/section/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dramatic-and-musical-performers-protection-act-1958/section-3
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