RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 267 (SB 305) 2022 Regular Session Foil
New law creates the "Louisiana True Origin of Digital Goods Act".
New law defines "commercial recording or audiovisual work", "electronic dissemination",
and "website".
New law provides that a person who owns or operates a website or online service that deals
with electronic dissemination commercial recordings or audiovisual works, directly or
indirectly, to consumers in this state shall clearly disclose his name, address, telephone
number, and email on his website in a location readily accessible to the consumer.
New law provides that an owner, assignee, authorized agent, or exclusive licensee of a
commercial recording or audiovisual work may bring a private action against a person who
violates new law.
New law provides for the procedures the aggrieved party must take to file a cause of action.
New law is supplemental to state and federal law and does not bar any cause of action or
preclude the imposition of sanctions or penalties that would otherwise be available under
state or federal law.
New law provides that financial liabilities will not be imposed on certain providers in
violation of new law.
New law provides that any violation of new law is subject to actions, including public or
private actions, remedies, and penalties provided for in the Unfair Trade Practices and
Consumer Protection Law.
Effective August 1, 2022.
(Adds R.S. 51:3221-3227)