Title
Regulation of Commercial Transactions on Vinyl Records
Law
Memorandum Circular No. 2018-001
Decision Date
Apr 5, 2018
The Optical Media Board eliminates registration and licensing requirements for the importation, exportation, manufacture, distribution, sale, and rental of vinyl records, promoting a more accessible market while ensuring compliance with other legal obligations.
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Exclusion of Vinyl Records from OMB Licensing

  • Importation, exportation, manufacture, distribution, sale, rental, and other commercial transactions involving vinyl records are exempt from the registration and licensing requirements of the OMB.
  • This exemption promotes legitimate business without imposing unnecessary burdens on consumers.

Compliance with Other Government Agencies

  • The exemption from OMB licensing does not exempt entities from complying with licensing or legal requirements imposed by other government agencies.
  • Other regulatory requirements under different laws remain applicable.

Application and Effectivity

  • The provisions of the circular apply prospectively from the date it takes effect.
  • Pending applications regarding vinyl records under the OMB will not be affected by this circular.
  • The circular takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.

Repeal of Inconsistent Orders

  • Any previous orders, issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this circular are repealed or modified accordingly.

Severability Clause

  • If any provision of the circular is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable.

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