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GA SB157
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/24/2021
Primary Sponsor
Bill Cowsert
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AI Summary
- Prohibits persons from advertising or conducting vocal or instrumental performances in Georgia using false, deceptive, or misleading associations between a performing group and an established recording group without the recording group's express authorization
- Exempts performances where the performer or group owns a registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office service mark for the recording group's name, or where at least one member of the performing group was a member of the recording group with legal rights to the name
- Exempts performances clearly identified in all advertising and promotion as a "salute" or "tribute," provided the performing group's name is not so similar to the recording group's name as to confuse or mislead the public
- Each separate advertisement, performance, or production in violation constitutes its own distinct violation under Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act of 1975
- Applies to live performances or productions taking place in, streamed into, or broadcast in Georgia
Legislative Description
"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975"; deceptive practice of musical performance groups advertising; prohibit
Last Action
House Committee Unfavorably Reported
4/4/2022
Committee Referrals
Creative Arts & Entertainment2/25/2021
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs2/16/2021
Full Bill Text
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