The Entertainment Merchant Association

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As part of its service to members, EMA represents the public policy interests of the home video industry at the national, state, and local levels.

There are many legislative and regulatory proposals that could impact the home video industry in some way. EMA prioritizes issues for action based on the Association's mission and strategic objectives, the potential impact on our members, the ability of EMA to impact the debate, and the extent of consensus within our membership on a position.

The following position statements detail EMA's stance on priority legislative and legal issues:

Position Statements on Piracy

First Sale Doctrine

Parental Empowerment

Regulation of Violent Video Games

Video and Video Game Taxes

Regulation of Second-Hand Videos and Video Games

Secondary Effects Restrictions

Regulation of Retail Use of RFID Tagging

Statement on Benefit Denial Technology