ARTS Act
Oct 17, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 222
Became law: Oct 17, 2022
Oct 17, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 222
Became law: Oct 17, 2022
Summary
Removes the fee for getting a copyright for artwork made by high school students who win specific art contests sponsored by Congress.
What problem does this solve?
Young student artists who win competitions may not have the money to pay for a copyright to protect their work. This law helps them by removing the copyright application fee for their winning artwork.
What does this law do?
Waives copyright fees for student art winners
Requires the Register of Copyrights to waive the application fee for a work that wins a covered competition.
Defines eligible competitions
Specifies that the fee waiver applies to winners of an art competition sponsored by the Congressional Institute for high school students and a competition from House Resolution 77.
Sets deadline for free application
Requires students to submit their copyright application before the end of the calendar year following the year they won the competition to get the automatic fee waiver.
Who does this affect?
- High school student artists
What is the real world impact?
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Supports young artists
Encourages creativity in high school students by making it free to legally protect their winning artwork. This ensures they own the rights to their creations without worrying about cost.
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Limited to specific competitions
Only helps students who win competitions sponsored by the Congressional Institute or a specific House Resolution. This leaves out winners of many other local, state, and national art contests.
When does this start?
This law becomes effective on October 17, 2022, and sets a deadline for applications.