SB 5030 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

      Specifies the elements of the offense of reproducing and/or selling recordings for financial gain without the consent of the owner.

      Provides for increasing levels of fines for multiple violations.

      Establishes evidentiary rules for litigation proceedings.

      Specifies actions which do not constitute a violation of the prohibitions.

      Establishes procedures for the seizure and forfeiture of prohibited materials used in violation of RCW 19.25.020 or 19.25.030.