HB 1797 -- False or Deceptive Business Practices

Sponsor:  Walton

This bill prohibits any person from advertising or conducting a
live musical performance in Missouri while using a false,
deceptive, or misleading affiliation between the performing group
and the original recording group.  The bill does not apply when:

(1)  One member of the performing group was a member of the
original recording group and has a legal right to advertise the
affiliation;

(2)  The performance is identified as a tribute or salute to the
original recording group;

(3)  The advertising does not relate to a performance to be held
in Missouri;

(4)  The performing group has express authorization from the
original recording group to use the affiliation; or

(5)  The performing group is an authorized registrant or owner of
a trademark for the original recording group name.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:44 am