N.Y. PEN Law § 275.45
This is the official text of N.Y. PEN Law § 275.45, part of New York’s Penal Law — defines crimes and punishments in New York.
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Limitations of application
Official statutory text
§ 275.45 Limitations of application.\n 1. This article does not apply to:\n (a) any broadcaster who, in connection with or as part of a radio,\ntelevision, or cable broadcast transmission, or for the purpose of\narchival preservation, transfers any such recorded sounds or images; or\n (b) any person who transfers such sounds or images for personal use,\nand without profit for such transfer.\n 2. This article shall neither enlarge nor diminish the rights of\nparties in civil litigation.\n
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