Title 18 — CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS

18-7601. Short title. This act shall be known as the "Idaho Tape Piracy Act of 1976."

18-7602. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the terms defined in this section shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates another meaning: (1) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation or association of individuals. (2) "Owner" m…

18-7603. Unlawful transfer, sale, distribution, advertisement. It shall be unlawful and punishable: (1) For any person to knowingly, and without the consent of the owner, transfer or cause to be transferred or recorded any sounds previously recorded on a phonograph record, disc, …

18-7604. Penalties. (1) Any person who violates subsection (1) of section 18-7603, Idaho Code, is guilty of a felony and upon conviction may be fined not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or imprisoned for not more than four (4) years, or both such fine and imprisonment. …

18-7605. Confiscation of equipment. Any article produced in violation of section 18-7603, Idaho Code, and any equipment used for such purpose, shall be subject to confiscation and destruction by the appropriate law enforcement agency.

18-7606. Exceptions. The provisions of this act shall not apply to any broadcaster, who, in connection with or as part of a radio, television, or cable broadcast transmission, or for the purpose of archival preservation, transfers any such sounds recorded on a sound recording.

18-7607. Act not an exclusive remedy. This act shall not be deemed an exclusive remedy for persons affected or injured by acts herein proscribed.

18-7608. Severability. If any provisions of this act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid as unconstitutional or ineffective for any reason, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the act, and to this end the pr…