Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 17 : Section 120


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 120. Scope of exclusive rights in architectural works

      (a) Pictorial Representations Permitted. - The copyright in an
    architectural work that has been constructed does not include the
    right to prevent the making, distributing, or public display of
    pictures, paintings, photographs, or other pictorial
    representations of the work, if the building in which the work is
    embodied is located in or ordinarily visible from a public place.
      (b) Alterations to and Destruction of Buildings. -
    Notwithstanding the provisions of section 106(2), the owners of a
    building embodying an architectural work may, without the consent
    of the author or copyright owner of the architectural work, make or
    authorize the making of alterations to such building, and destroy
    or authorize the destruction of such building.



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