Rhode Island § 5-81-3 - Truth in Music Advertising Act
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§ 5-81-3. Truth in Music Advertising Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-81-3
§ 5-81-3. Production.
It shall be unlawful for any person to 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 authorized registrant and owner of a federal service mark for that group registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
(2) At least one member of the performing group was a member of the recording group and has a legal right by virtue of use or operation under the group name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with the group.
(3) The live musical performance or production is identified in all advertising and promotion as a salute or tribute.
(4) The advertising does not relate to a live musical performance or production taking place in this state.
(5) The performance or production is expressly authorized by the recording group.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 242, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 312, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 5-81-3
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 5-81-3 cover?
Section 5-81-3 ("Truth in Music Advertising Act") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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