Sacem threatens lawsuit against Apple over iPod tax
updated 02:20 pm EST, Wed March 10, 2004
Apple doesn\'t pay iPod tax
Sacem, a French association representing recorded music rights holders, is , according to CRN: "The argument centers on a fee levied in France on sales of blank CDs, tapes, hard disks and other hardware that can be used to copy music. The proceeds go to musicians and other rights holders who lose money to piracy. The Society of Music Creators, Composers and Publishers, or Sacem, accuses Apple of consistently refusing to pay the levy on sales of its iPod music player."
