New York A05008 waives government agencies' copyright claims on public records, except for artistic, scholarly, or research works, or if the owner.

New York A05008 amends the public officers law to waive the ability of government agencies to claim copyright protection on records required to be disclosed. This waiver applies unless the record includes artistic, creative, scholarly works, academic course materials, or scientific and academic research. Additionally, the waiver does not apply if the copyright owner intends to distribute the record or a derivative work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership. If any of these exceptions apply, the copyright owner may choose to waive the copyright.

New York A05008 waives government agencies' copyright claims on public records, except for artistic, scholarly, or research works, or if the owner.

New York A05008 amends the public officers law to waive the ability of government agencies to claim copyright protection on records required to be disclosed. This waiver applies unless the record includes artistic, creative, scholarly works, academic course materials, or scientific and academic research. Additionally, the waiver does not apply if the copyright owner intends to distribute the record or a derivative work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership. If any of these exceptions apply, the copyright owner may choose to waive the copyright.