51-301. Unlawful use of a recording device.
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51-301. Unlawful use of a recording device.
(a)Unlawful use of a recording device is knowingly operating, in a motion picture theater, while a motion picture is being exhibited, an audiovisual recording function of a device without the consent of the owner or lessee of such theater.
(b)Unlawful use of a recording device is a class A nonperson misdemeanor on conviction of the first offense. Unlawful use of a recording device is a severity level 9, nonperson felony on conviction of a second or subsequent conviction.
(c)This section shall not apply to a person operating an audiovisual recording device as part of such person's lawfully authorized investigative, law enforcement, protective or intelligence gathering duties as a lawfully authorized investigative, law enforcement, protective or intelligence gathering employee or agent of the state or federal government.
(d)As used in this section:
(1)"Audiovisual recording function" means the capability of a device to record or transmit a motion picture or any part thereof by means of any technology now known or later developed.
(2)"Motion picture theater" means a movie theater, screening room or other venue when used primarily for the exhibition of a motion picture.