Legislation forces radio stations to pay for music

Bloomberg reports:  “Radio station owners wouldhave to pay new fees to play music on the air under legislation approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee over opposition from broadcasters.”

“The measure, approved in a voice vote, would establish a royalty to be split between recording artists and labels. Satellite and Internet radio already pay such fees. Similar legislation passed the House Judiciary Committee in May.”

via Radio Should Pay for Playing Music, Senate Panel Says (Update1) – Bloomberg.com.