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R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-30-1. Deceptive synthetic media
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(a) For purposes of this chapter, “candidate” means and includes an incumbent or current office holder. (b) For purposes of this chapter, “synthetic media” means an image, an audio recording, or a video recording of an individual’s appearance, speech, or conduct that has been int…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-30-2. Right of action
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(a) A candidate whose appearance, actions, or speech are depicted through the use of synthetic media in violation of § 17-30-1 may seek injunctive or other equitable relief from a candidate, authorized candidate campaign committee, political action committee, political party comm…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-30-3. Application
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(a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following: (1) A radio or television broadcasting station, including a cable or satellite television operator and their affiliates, programmer, or producer, or mobile application or streaming service that exhibits, distrib…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-30-4. Severability
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The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any provision of this chapter or its application is held to be invalid, such holding shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision.