§ 75-125 – Short title and definitions.
75-125. Short title and definitions. (a) Short Title. – This Article may be cited as the Truth in Music Advertising Act. (b) Definitions. – The following definitions apply in this Article: (1) Performing group. – A vocal or instrumental group seeking to use the name of another group that has previously released a commercial sound […]
§ 75-126 – Production.
75-126. Production. No person shall advertise or conduct a live musical performance or production in this State through the use of a false, deceptive, or misleading affiliation, connection, or association between a performing group and a recording group. This section does not apply if any of the following apply: (1) The performing group is the […]
§ 75-127 – Penalty.
75-127. Penalty. A person who violates G.S. 75-126 is liable to the State for a civil penalty of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) nor more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) per violation, which civil penalty shall be in addition to any other relief which may be granted under other applicable laws. Each performance […]
§ 75-128 – Unfair and deceptive trade practice.
75-128. Unfair and deceptive trade practice. A violation of this Article shall be an unfair and deceptive trade practice under G.S. 75-1.1. (2009-284, s. 1.)