45-2-1. Retraction by newspapers — Limit of recovery. If it shall appear on the trial of any action brought for the publication of any alleged libel in any newspaper published in this state that the alleged libel was published in good faith, that the publication thereof was due to mistake or misapprehension of the facts, […]
45-2-1.5. Actual damages — Broadcast in good faith — Retraction — Time — Candidate for public office. (1) If it shall appear on the trial of any action brought for any alleged libel or slander on any radio or television broadcast originating in this state that the alleged libel or slander was broadcast in good […]
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) […]
45-2-2. Libel and slander defined. As used in this chapter: (1) “Libel” means a malicious defamation, expressed either by printing or by signs or pictures or the like, tending to blacken the memory of one who is dead, or to impeach the honesty, integrity, virtue or reputation, or publish the natural defects of one who […]
45-2-3. Privileged publication or broadcast defined. A privileged publication or broadcast which shall not be considered as libelous or slanderous per se, is one made: (1) In the proper discharge of an official duty. (2) In any publication or broadcast of or any statement made in any legislative or judicial proceeding, or in any other […]
45-2-4. Malice not inferred from publication. In the cases provided for in Subsections 45-2-3(3), (4) and (5), malice is not inferred from the communication or publication. Amended by Chapter 20, 1995 General Session
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
