Maryland SB41 protects artist rights and mandates registration of commissioned public art with the Maryland State Arts Council.

Maryland SB41 prohibits entities from requiring artists to waive copyright protections or rights under U.S.C. § 106A in contracts for state-funded public art. Artists may voluntarily waive these rights in writing. The bill also mandates that entities commissioning state public art must register the art with the Maryland State Arts Council, including details such as the artist's name, contact information, location, type, title, and date of installation or creation.

Maryland SB41 protects artist rights and mandates registration of commissioned public art with the Maryland State Arts Council.

Maryland SB41 prohibits entities from requiring artists to waive copyright protections or rights under U.S.C. § 106A in contracts for state-funded public art. Artists may voluntarily waive these rights in writing. The bill also mandates that entities commissioning state public art must register the art with the Maryland State Arts Council, including details such as the artist's name, contact information, location, type, title, and date of installation or creation.