Unlawful use of a recording device

51-301. Unlawful use of a recording device. (a) Unlawful use of a recording device is knowingly operating, in a motion picture theater, while a motion picture is being exhibited, an audiovisual recording function of a device without the consent of the owner or lessee of such theater. (b) Unlawful use of a recording device is a class A nonperson misdemeanor on conviction of the first offense. Unlawful use of a recording device is a severity level 9, nonperson felony on conviction of a second or subsequent conviction. (c) This section shall not apply to a person operating an audiovisual recording device as part of such person's lawfully authorized investigative, law enforcement, protective or intelligence gathering duties as a lawfully authorized investigative, law enforcement, protective or intelligence gathering employee or agent of the state or federal government. (d) As used in this section: (1) "Audiovisual recording function" means the capability of a device to record or transmit a motion picture or any part thereof by means of any technology now known or later developed. (2) "Motion picture theater" means a movie theater, screening room or other venue when used primarily for the exhibition of a motion picture. History: L. 2004, ch. 64, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026