Rhode Island S2525 establishes enforceable limitations on contract terms for licensing electronic books and digital audiobooks to libraries to.

Rhode Island S2525 amends the General Laws to establish enforceable limitations on contract terms for licensing electronic books and digital audiobooks to libraries. The act ensures that library ebook contracts are governed by Rhode Island law and prohibits certain practices, such as restricting the library's ability to perform customary operational functions or lending functions. It also allows for the severability of prohibited provisions and provides remedies for unfair and deceptive acts or practices. The act does not affect existing contracts and will take effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S2525 establishes enforceable limitations on contract terms for licensing electronic books and digital audiobooks to libraries to.

Rhode Island S2525 amends the General Laws to establish enforceable limitations on contract terms for licensing electronic books and digital audiobooks to libraries. The act ensures that library ebook contracts are governed by Rhode Island law and prohibits certain practices, such as restricting the library's ability to perform customary operational functions or lending functions. It also allows for the severability of prohibited provisions and provides remedies for unfair and deceptive acts or practices. The act does not affect existing contracts and will take effect upon passage.