N.Y. Penal Law 275.33 – Unlawful operation of a recording device in a motion picture or live theater in the second degree
§ 275.33 Unlawful operation of a recording device in a motion picture or
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $1,000 |
live theater in the second degree.
A person is guilty of unlawful operation of a recording device in a motion picture or live theater in the second degree when he or she violates section 275.32 of this article:
1. for financial profit or commercial purposes; or
2. in circumstances where the material recorded is fifteen or more minutes, or all or a substantial portion, of the motion picture or live theatrical performance; or
3. in circumstances where such person has previously been convicted within the past five years of violating section 275.32 or 275.34 of this article or this section.
Unlawful operation of a recording device in a motion picture or live theater in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor.