51-302. Same; detention of violator; civil immunity.

51-302

Chapter 51.--MOTION PICTURES
Article 3.--UNLAWFUL RECORDING

      51-302.   Same; detention of violator; civilimmunity.(a) The owner or lessee of a motion picture theaterwhere a motion picture is beingexhibited,or the authorized agentoremployeethereof, who alerts law enforcement authorities of an alleged violation ofK.S.A. 51-301, and amendments thereto,shall not be liable in any civil action arising out of measures taken by suchowner, lessee,agent or employee in the course of subsequently detaining apersonthat theowner, lessee, agent or employee in good faith believed tohaveviolatedK.S.A. 51-301, and amendments thereto, while awaiting the arrival oflawenforcement authorities, unless theplaintiff canshow by clear and convincing evidence that such measures were manifestlyunreasonableor the period of detention was unreasonably long.

      (b)   "Motion picture theater" has the meaning ascribed thereto in K.S.A. 51-301, and amendments thereto.

      History:   L. 2004, ch. 64, § 2; July 1.