2009 North Carolina Code
Chapter 75 - Monopolies, Trusts and Consumer Protection.
§ 75-125. Short title and definitions.

Article 6.

Truth in Music Advertising Act.

§ 75‑125.  Short title and definitions.

(a)        Short Title. – This Article may be cited as the Truth in Music Advertising Act.

(b)        Definitions. – The following definitions apply in this Article:

(1)        Performing group. – A vocal or instrumental group seeking to use the name of another group that has previously released a commercial sound recording under that name.

(2)        Recording group. – 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 the member or members have a legal right by virtue of use or operation under the group name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with the group.

(3)        Sound recording. – A work that results from the fixation on a material object of a series of musical, spoken, or other sounds regardless of the nature of the material object, such as a disk, tape, or other phono‑record, in which the sounds are embodied.  (2009‑284, s. 1.)