GS 2013 art 112

GS 2013 Article 112 – Book of Praise – Copyright & Royalty Matters

1.         Material:

Report from the SCBP, Section 10.0 (8.2.4)

2.         Observations:

  • 2.1.      The SCBP makes clear that in adherence to copyright law, royalties will need to be paid for the use of four of the hymns proposed in the APV Book of Praise: 38, 50, 66 and 79.
  • 2.2.      These royalties amount to approximately $12.50 per 1000 printed copies. They will also apply to future reprints of the Book of Praise.

3.         Consideration

Premier Printing presently pays the required royalties for copyrighted hymns used in the Book of Praise according to their contract with the SCBP (Report section 2.1).

4.         Recommendation

ThatSynod decide to acknowledge this information.

ADOPTED