Section 27I

Reference to Tribunal of terms of proposed licence

of Copyright Act 1987

ActIn forceProvision 48 of 110

(1)

The terms on which a collective management body proposes to grant a licence may be referred to the Tribunal by the prospective licensee.

(2)

The Tribunal shall first decide whether to entertain the reference, and may decline to do so on the ground that the reference is premature.

(3)

If the Tribunal decides to entertain the reference, it shall consider the terms of the proposed licence and make such order, either confirming or varying the terms, as the Tribunal may determine to be reasonable in the circumstances.

(4)

An order under subsection (3) may be made so as to be in force indefinitely or for such period as the Tribunal may determine.