76-5c-307. Improperly exhibiting a film.

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Effective 5/7/2025

(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 , 76-5c-101 , and 76-5c-301 apply to this section.

(2)An actor commits improperly exhibiting a film if the actor knowingly:

(a)exhibits a film; and

(b)did not acquire the film from a distributor qualified to distribute a film.

(a)Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection

(2)is a class B misdemeanor subject to:

(i)a fine not less than $299; and

(ii)incarceration, without suspension of sentence in any way, for a term of not less than 30 days.

(b)A violation of Subsection

(2)is a class A misdemeanor if the actor has previously been convicted of a violation of Subsection

(2)and is subject to:

(i)a fine not less than $1,000; and

(ii)incarceration, without suspension of sentence in any way, for a term of not less than 60 days.

(4)It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this section that the distribution or exhibition of a film is exempt from the restrictions of this part described in Section 76-5c-302 .

(5)It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the actor was a motion picture projectionist or was otherwise required by the actor's employment to commit the violation.

(6)Each day's exhibition of a film exhibited in violation of this section is a separate offense.

Enacted by Chapter 173 , 2025 General Session