Camcorder Laws By State

Illegal recordings of movies in the theater are the single largest source of fake DVDs sold on the street and unauthorized copies of movies distributed on the Internet. For this reason, camcording is a serious offense.

Camcording is a federal felony in the United States. Forty-one states, as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, have anti-camcording laws to further safeguard creative works and their contributions to our economy.

Hover over a state for more information about specific statutes.