The purpose of this article is to establish fair and open procedures for bidding and negotiating for the exhibition of motion pictures within this state in order to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and unreasonable restraints of trade in the business of motion picture distribution within the state; to promote fair and effective […]
When used in this article, unless the context indicates otherwise: (1) "Person" includes one or more individuals, partnerships, associations, societies, trusts or corporations.
(a) Blind bidding is hereby prohibited within the state. No bids may be returnable, no negotiations for the exhibition or licensing of a motion picture may take place, and no license agreement or any of its terms may be agreed to, for the exhibition of any motion picture within the state before that motion picture […]
If bids are solicited from exhibitors for the licensing of a motion picture within the state, then: (1) The invitation to bid shall specify (i) the number and length of runs for which the bid is being solicited, whether it is a first, second or subsequent run, and the geographic area for each run; (ii) […]
