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ID S1369

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2020

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Truth in Music Advertising Act" as Chapter 19, Title 48, Idaho Code to prevent false, deceptive, or misleading advertising by performing groups using names similar to recording groups.

  • Prohibits advertising or conducting live musical performances using false or misleading affiliations between a performing group and a recording group of the same or substantially similar name.

  • Exempts trademark owners, tribute performances clearly identified as such, performing groups with at least one original recording group member with legal name rights, non-Idaho performances, and performances authorized in writing by the recording group.

  • Allows injured parties to seek injunctive relief, equitable relief, actual damages, and recover costs and attorney's fees through district court action in any county where the performance is advertised or conducted.

  • Treats each performance or production in violation as a separate violation.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to prevent deceptive advertising practices relating to musical groups.

TRUTH IN MUSIC ADVERTISING

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to Judiciary & Rules

2/27/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/26/2020

Full Bill Text

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