Costs up for illegally videotaping films
Fines increased to $5000
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In addition, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who supports the bill, has tasked his administration to boost efforts through undercover investigations and inspections, documenting trademark infringements, and using nuisance abatement law to hold accountable the owners of buildings where movies are duped and sold.
Film bootlegging is currently a misdemeanor. But a bill similar to the city's now before the New York State Legislature will make it a felony for repeat offenders, if passed.
More than 40% of all counterfeit CDs seized in the U.S. are made within the New York metro area.
