A bill to require the inclusion of copy-code scanners in digital recording devices.
Digital Audio Recorder Act of 1987 - Requires digital audio recording devices in commerce to contain a copy-code scanner. Prohibits the deactivation or bypassing of such scanners.
Entitles an aggrieved party to damages which can include actual or statutory damages and impoundment, destruction, or modification of the violating device. Permits the Secretary of Commerce to exempt certain devices used exclusively for legitimate business purposes.
Terminates this requirement after three years.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Subcommittee on Communications. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 100-178.
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