Section 6 – Other remedies unaffected.
45-3-6. Other remedies unaffected. This act does not limit or supersede any causes of action otherwise available to the parties. Enacted by Chapter 95, 1981 General Session
Section 10 – Privileged broadcasts.
45-2-10. Privileged broadcasts. A privileged broadcast which shall not be considered as libelous, slanderous, or defamatory per se, is one made: (1) In the proper discharge of an official duty. (2) In any broadcast of or any statement made in any legislative or judicial proceeding, or in any other official proceeding authorized by law. (3) […]
Section 3 – Acts constituting abuse — Permitting prosecution.
45-3-3. Acts constituting abuse — Permitting prosecution. (1) Except for purposes of the criminal penalty in Section 76-9-407, the personal identity of an individual is abused if: (a) an advertisement is published in which the personal identity of that individual is used in a manner which expresses or implies that the individual approves, endorses, has […]
Section 4 – Cause of action for abuse — Remedies.
45-3-4. Cause of action for abuse — Remedies. An individual whose personal identity has been abused under Section 45-3-3 of this act may bring an action against a person who caused the publication of the advertisement, and is entitled to injunctive relief, damages alleged and proved, exemplary damages, and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. Enacted […]
Section 5 – Action against publisher — Grounds — Remedies.
45-3-5. Action against publisher — Grounds — Remedies. (1) An individual whose personal identity has been abused under Section 45-3-3 of this act may bring an action against a person who published the advertisement: (a) if the advertisement, on its face is such that a reasonable person would conclude that it is unlikely that an […]
Section 5 – Radio or television broadcasting station or network of stations.
45-2-5. Radio or television broadcasting station or network of stations. No person, firm, or corporation owning or operating a radio or television broadcasting station or network of stations shall be liable under the laws of libel, slander or defamation on account of having made its broadcasting facilities or network available to any person, whether a […]
Section 6 – Right of station to require submission of matter intended to be broadcast.
45-2-6. Right of station to require submission of matter intended to be broadcast. Any person, firm, or corporation owning or operating a radio or television broadcasting station shall have the right, but shall not be compelled, to require the submission and permanent filing, in such station, of a copy of the complete address, script, or […]
Section 7 – Limitations and restrictions — Immune from liability — Due care.
45-2-7. Limitations and restrictions — Immune from liability — Due care. Except as provided in Section 45-2-1.5, nothing in this act contained shall be construed to relieve any person broadcasting over a radio or television station from liability under the law of libel, slander, or defamation. Nor shall anything else in this act be construed […]
Section 8 – Liability in case of joint operation.
45-2-8. Liability in case of joint operation. In any case where liability shall exist on account of any broadcast where two or more broadcasting or television stations were connected together simultaneously or by transcription, film, metal tape, or other approved or adapted use for joint operation, in the making of such broadcast, such liability shall […]
Section 305 – Supplementary publication by broadcast — Definitions.
45-1-305. Supplementary publication by broadcast — Definitions. As used in this act: (1) The word “broadcast” means the transmission of information by means of radio or television facilities. (2) The word “notice” means any notice that is required by law to be published. (3) The word “station” means any radio or television station licensed for […]