Copyright Law of the United States of America · Library of Congress. Copyright Office
CHAPTER 7--COPYRIGHT OFFICE. Analysis.
Sec. 701. The Copyright Office: General responsibilities and organization. 702. Copyright Office regulations. 703. Effective date of actions in Copyright Office. 704. Retention and disposition of articles deposited in Copyright Office. 705. Copyright Office records; Preparation, maintenance, public inspection, and searching. 706. Copies of Copyright Office records. 707. Copyright Office forms and publications. 708. Copyright Office fees. 709. Delay in delivery caused by disruption of postal or other services. 710. Reproduction for use of the blind and physically handicapped: Voluntary licensing forms and procedures. Section 701. The Copyright Office: General responsibilities and organization. (a) All administrative functions and duties under this title, except as otherwise specified, are the responsibility of the Register of Copyrights as director of the Copyright Office of the Library of Congress. The Register of Copyrights, together with the subordinate officers and employees of the Copyright Office, shall be appointed by the Librarian of Congress, and shall act under the Librarian's general direction and supervision. (b) The Register of Copyrights shall adopt a seal to be used on and after January 1, 1978, to authenticate all certified documents issued by the Copyright Office. (c) The Register of Copyrights shall make an annual report to the Librarian of Congress of the work and accomplishments of the Copyright Office during the previous fiscal year. The annual report of the Register of Copyrights shall be published separately and as a part of the annual report of the Librarian of Congress.
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