{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "275.45", "citation": "Penal Law § 275.45", "heading": "Limitations of application", "text": ["§ 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."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/275.45", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "This unauthorized-recordings article has limited exceptions.\n\n- **(1)** It does not apply to a **broadcaster transferring recorded sound or images as part of a broadcast or for archival preservation**, or to a **person making a no-profit transfer for personal use**. ★\n- **(2)** The article **does not expand or reduce anyone’s rights in civil litigation**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/275.45", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}