As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Performing group” means a vocal or instrumental group seeking to use the name of another group that has previously released a commercial sound recording under that name. “Recording group” means a vocal or instrumental group at least one of whose members has previously […]
It shall be unlawful for any performer or performing group, or its agent, to advertise or conduct a live musical performance or production in the Commonwealth through the use of an affiliation, connection, or association, known to be false, deceptive or misleading, with the intent to defraud the public, between a performing group and a […]
Whenever an attorney for the Commonwealth has reason to believe that any performer or performing group, or its agent, is advertising or conducting, or is about to advertise or conduct, a live musical performance or production in violation of § 59.1-466.2 and that proceedings would be in the public interest, the attorney for the Commonwealth […]
Any performer or performing group, or its agent, who violates § 59.1-466.2 shall be liable to the Commonwealth for a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 nor more than $15,000 per violation, which civil penalty shall be in addition to any other relief that may be granted under § 59.1-466.3. The civil penalty collected […]
