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RSA 359-J:2 · Production

359-J:2 Production. –

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I.

It shall be unlawful for any person to advertise or conduct a live musical performance or production in this state through the use of a false, deceptive, or misleading affiliation, connection, or association between a performing group and a recording group.

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II.

It shall not be a violation of paragraph I if any of the following apply:

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(a)

The performing group is the authorized registrant and owner of a federal service mark for that group registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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(b)

At least one member of the performing group was a member of the recording group and has a legal right by virtue of use or operation under the group name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with the group.

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(c)

The live musical performance or production is identified in all advertising and promotion as a salute or tribute.

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(d)

The advertising does not relate to a live musical performance or production taking place in this state.

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(e)

The performance or production is expressly authorized by the recording group. Source. 2009, 326:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.

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Source note

Source. 2009, 326:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.

Source history

  • 2009, 326:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2010