SB 1506, authored by Senator Kevin Murray (D - Los Angeles), received strong support from the Assembly Arts and Entertainment Committee as it approved the bill 12 0.
SB 1506 simply updates the law to apply to the most pervasive forum for piracy the Internet. The measure will help consumers and law enforcement distinguish between legitimate works distributed on the Internet and pirated works.
Violation of the statute would be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $2500 and/or up to one-year imprisonment. The penalties do not apply to those distributing files to their immediate family or within their home networks. A minor who violated the statute would have to pay a fine of $250 for a first or second offense and a fine not to exceed $1,000, imprisonment in a county jail, or both, for a third or subsequent violation.
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