Yes. The Decree of the Ministry of Culture No. 115/1991 Coll. contains the provisions regarding right of authors, performers and producers of phonograms on equitable remuneration in respect of the rental of phonograms. This Decree grants one common remuneration of 10% of the price of rental of phonograms to authors, performers and producers of phonograms. This remuneration is managed by the Collecting Societies. The position of the producers of phonograms was further strengthened by the last amendment of the Copyright Act in 1996. According to Article 45, the permission of the phonogram producer is required for lending and rental of phonograms. Producers of phonograms at this time prefer sale of phonograms to rental. Since 1 January 1996, the new Act No. 237/1995 Coll. on Collective Administration of author's rights is in force. The intention of the Czech Government is, therefore, to continue in this practise.
