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2004 SESSION
HB 1129 Motion pictures; penalty for audiovisual recording.
Introduced by: Robert F. McDonnell | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Audiovisual recording of motion pictures unlawful; penalty. Prohibits recording of a motion picture while it is being shown at a movie theater and punishes such behavior as a Class 1 misdemeanor. A movie theater owner or lessee or his agent or employee who has probable cause to believe that a person has made such a recording may detain such person for a period not to exceed one hour pending arrival of a law-enforcement officer and shall not be civilly liable for such a detention.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Audiovisual recording of motion pictures unlawful; penalty. Prohibits recording of a motion picture while it is being shown at a movie theater and punishes such behavior as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Audiovisual recording of motion pictures unlawful; penalty. Prohibits recording of a motion picture while it is being shown at a movie theater and punishes such behavior as a Class 6 felony.