10 §1156. Short title

§1156. Short title This chapter is known and may be cited as “the Truth in Music Advertising Act.”   [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).

10 §1157. Definitions

§1157. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).] 1.  Performing group.  “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 […]

10 §1158. Production

§1158. Production A person may not promote, 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 unless:   [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).] 1.  Authorized; federal service mark.  The performing […]

10 §1159. Restraining prohibited acts

§1159. Restraining prohibited acts 1.  Injunction.  Whenever the Attorney General or a district attorney has reason to believe that a person is promoting, advertising or conducting or is preparing to promote, advertise or conduct a live musical performance or production in violation of section 1158 and that proceedings would be in the public interest, the […]

10 §1160-A. Exemption

§1160-A. Exemption This chapter does not apply to any nonprofit corporation incorporated under the laws of this State and subject to the provisions of Title 13, chapter 81 or 93 or the Maine Nonprofit Corporation Act.   [PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 171, §1 (NEW).

10 §1160. Penalty

§1160. Penalty In addition to any other relief that may be granted under section 1159, a person who violates section 1158 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 per violation may be adjudged. Each performance or production advertised or conducted in violation of section 1158 constitutes a separate violation. […]