Limitations on exclusion of televised broadcasts of sporting or other special events.
1. Except as provided in subsections 2 and 3, a televised broadcast of a sporting event or other special event originating within this state must not be excluded from viewing at the time it takes place by persons in the area of the event if all tickets available for sale are sold 24 hours or more before the event.
2. Except as provided in subsection 3, a televised broadcast of an athletic event governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association or the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women must not be excluded from viewing at the time it takes place by persons in the area of the event if all tickets available for sale are sold 48 hours or more before the event.
3. This section does not apply to sporting events or other special events which are televised for viewing on a closed circuit only.
Last modified: February 26, 2006