76-5c-306. Distributing a film without being qualified.
(1) Terms defined in Sections,, andapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-5c-101 76-5c-301
(2) An actor commits distributing a film without being qualified if the actor knowingly: distributes a film for exhibition; and is not qualified to distribute a film for exhibition.
(3) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor subject to: a fine not less than $299; and incarceration, without suspension of sentence in any way, for a term of not less than 30 days. A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor has previously been convicted of a violation of Subsection (2) and is subject to: a fine not less than $1,000; and incarceration, without suspension of sentence in any way, for a term of not less than 60 days.
(4) It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this section that the distribution of a film is exempt from the restrictions of this part described in Section. 76-5c-302
(5) It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the actor was a motion picture projectionist or was otherwise required by the actor's employment to commit the violation.
(6) Each day's exhibition of a film, and each copy of a film distributed for exhibition in violation of this section is a separate offense.