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N.Y. Penal Law § 275.45 (2026)

Limitations of application

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§ 275.45 Limitations of application.
  1. This article does not apply to:
  (a) any broadcaster who, in connection with or as part of a radio,
television, or cable broadcast transmission, or for the purpose of
archival preservation, transfers any such recorded sounds or images; or
  (b) any person who transfers such sounds or images for personal use,
and without profit for such transfer.
  2. This article shall neither enlarge nor diminish the rights of
parties in civil litigation.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1992–2005 · leading case: People v. Colon, 8 Misc. 3d 569 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2005).
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People v. Colon, 8 Misc. 3d 569 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2005). “(See Penal Law § 275.45.) Penal Law article 275 is designed to reach the various players in the criminal enterprise.”
People v. Borriello, 154 Misc. 2d 529 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 1992). “Penal Law § 275.45 (1) (b) (in his Practice Commentary Mr.”
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