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N.Y. Penal Law § 275.45 — Limitations of application
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 275: Offenses Relating to Unauthorized Recording, New York Penal Law.
Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 275.45
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
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.
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