C.R.S.
Section 6-1-719
Truth in music advertising
(1)
Definitions.(a)
“Performing group” means a vocal or instrumental group seeking to use the name of a recording group.(b)
“Recording group” means a vocal or instrumental group, at least one of whose members has previously released a commercial sound recording under that group’s name and in which at least one of the members has a legal right by virtue of use or operation under the group name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with the group.(c)
“Sound recording” means a work that results from the fixation, on or in a recording medium or other material object, of a series of musical, spoken, or other sounds regardless of the nature of the medium or object, such as a disk, tape, or other phono record, in which the sounds are recorded.(2)
Production.(a)
Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection (2), it is unlawful for any person to advertise or conduct a live musical performance or production in this state through the use of a false, deceptive, or misleading affiliation, connection, or association between a performing group and a recording group.(b)
Paragraph (a) of this subsection (2) does not apply if:(I)
The performing group is the authorized registrant and owner of a federal service mark for that group registered in the United States patent and trademark office;(II)
At least one member of the performing group was a member of the recording group and has a legal right by virtue of use or operation under the group name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with the group;(III)
The live musical performance or production is identified in all advertising and promotion as a salute or tribute;(IV)
The advertising does not relate to a live musical performance or production taking place in this state; or(V)
The performance or production is expressly authorized by the recording group.(3)
Restraining prohibited acts.(a)
Injunction.(b)
Payment of costs and restitution.(c)
Penalty.
Source:
Section 6-1-719 — Truth in music advertising, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-06.pdf
(accessed Oct. 20, 2023).