Despite consumer lobbyist efforts,the government refused to compromise with a levy on blank recording media,opting instead for an outright ban on blank tapes and the like,in recognition of the difficulties in policing copyright infringement of music.

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This statement is not accurate. The government did not ban blank tapes and other recording media but instead, introduced a levy system where a small fee was added to the price of these products, with the money collected being distributed to copyright owners as compensation for any losses due to illegal copying.

Despite Consumer Lobbyist Efforts,the Government Refused to Compromise with a Levy