---
kind: "section"
citation: "37 C.F.R. § 388.2"
title: "37"
number: "388.2"
heading: "Definition of coin-operated phonorecord player."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/37/388.2"
---

# §388.2. Definition of coin-operated phonorecord player.


As used in this part, the term coin-operated phonorecord player is a machine or device that:

- (a) Is employed solely for the performance of nondramatic musical works by means of phonorecords upon being activated by insertion of coins, currency, tokens, or other monetary units or their equivalent;
- (b) Is located in an establishment making no direct or indirect charge for admission;
- (c) Is accompanied by a list of the titles of all the musical works available for performance on it, which list is affixed to the phonorecord player or posted in the establishment in a prominent position where it can be readily examined by the public; and
- (d) Affords a choice of works available for performance and permits the choice to be made by the patrons of the establishment in which it is located.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 17 U.S.C. 116, 801(b)(1).

### Source

Source: 81 FR 83141, Nov. 21, 2016, unless otherwise noted.