Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Kansas Statutes Chapter 51. Motion Pictures § 51-301. Unlawful use of a recording device

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Unlawful use of a recording device is knowingly operating, in a motion picture theater, while a motion picture is being exhibited, an audiovisual recording function of a device without the consent of the owner or lessee of such theater.

(b) Unlawful use of a recording device is a class A nonperson misdemeanor on conviction of the first offense. Unlawful use of a recording device is a severity level 9, nonperson felony on conviction of a second or subsequent conviction.

(c) This section shall not apply to a person operating an audiovisual recording device as part of such person's lawfully authorized investigative, law enforcement, protective or intelligence gathering duties as a lawfully authorized investigative, law enforcement, protective or intelligence gathering employee or agent of the state or federal government.

(d) As used in this section:

(1) “Audiovisual recording function” means the capability of a device to record or transmit a motion picture or any part thereof by means of any technology now known or later developed.

(2) “Motion picture theater” means a movie theater, screening room or other venue when used primarily for the exhibition of a motion picture.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kansas Statutes Chapter 51. Motion Pictures § 51-301. Unlawful use of a recording device - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ks/chapter-51-motion-pictures/ks-st-sect-51-301/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard