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2. The code of practice shall require the relevant licensing body to—
(a)offer membership to all relevant right holders in the sector it manages;
(b)have rules or a constitution that enables members and non-member right holders to withdraw their rights on reasonable notice;
(c)offer fair and balanced representation of those right holders who are members of the relevant licensing body in the internal decision making process of the relevant licensing body;
(d)provide a copy of the rules or constitution to members and to those potential members who have identified themselves and requested a copy;
(e)act in the best interests of its members as a whole;
(f)treat all members and non-member right holders fairly, honestly, reasonably, impartially, courteously and in accordance with its rules and membership agreement;
(g)ensure that its dealings with all members are transparent;
(h)treat its licensees and potential licensees fairly, honestly, impartially, courteously and in accordance with its rules and any licence agreement;
(i)ensure that its dealings with licensees or potential licensees are transparent;
(j)consult and negotiate fairly, reasonably and proportionately in relation to the terms and conditions of a new or significantly amended licensing scheme;
(k)provide to licensees, and to any potential licensees who have requested it, information about its licensing schemes, their terms and conditions and how it collects royalties;
(l)ensure that all licences and licensing schemes are drafted in plain English and are accompanied by suitable explanatory material.
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