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pbj:
MAME itself is illegal

 :cheers:
MTPPC:

--- Quote from: yotsuya on December 05, 2014, 12:04:34 pm ---
Interesting points.

I would think this is akin to taking your CD collection, throwing it in a jukebox, putting in a bar, then saying "I don't have to pay ASCAP because I own those CDs!".

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http://www.ascap.com/~/media/files/pdf/licensing/classes/jukebox%20digital%20audio%20license%20-%20for%20reference%20only.pdf
What are the "requirements" for CD and record jukeboxes?
BTW, the link applies to digital streaming and not CDs.

ETA: ASCAP? I think they meant ASHATS!
michelevit:
I dont think anyone has ever gotten into trouble by building a mame cabinet.
BadMouth:

--- Quote from: MTPPC on December 05, 2014, 12:35:23 pm ---What are the "requirements" for CD and record jukeboxes?

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--- Quote ---I'm interested in playing music in my restaurant or other business. I know that I need permission for live performances. Do I need permission if I am using only CD's, records, tapes, radio or TV?


Yes, you will need permission to play records or tapes in your establishment. Permission for radio and television transmissions in your business is not needed if the performance is by means of public communication of TV or radio transmissions by eating, drinking, retail or certain other establishments of a certain size which use a limited number of speakers or TVs, and if the reception is not further transmitted (for example, from one room to another) from the place in which it is received, and there is no admission charge. Your local ASCAP licensing manager can discuss your needs and advise how ASCAP can help you.

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.....and they do have people that make their living busting restaurants and bars who don't have a license.

MAMEDev and old arcade companies on the other hand.......
all you'll get is a message board tongue lashing.

The worst you'll get in the U.S. is a local tax guy telling you that you need a permit.
(again, this varies depending on where you live)
jennifer:
      Why give the games away??.... people will pay to play, that's the whole premise behind coin op. Go buy yourself some real (licensed) cabs for your start up, and go put that Mame in your basement or garage or something.
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