Penalty for unauthorized presentation of dramatic plays, etc

Wis. Stat. § 134.21

in effect

Any person who sells a copy or a substantial copy, or who causes to be publicly performed or represented for profit, any unpublished or undedicated dramatic play or musical composition, known as an opera, without the written consent of its owner or proprietor, or, who, knowing that such dramatic play or musical composition is unpublished or undedicated, and, without the written consent of its owner or proprietor, permits, aids, or takes part in such a performance or representation, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not less than $5 nor more than $100, or by imprisonment not exceeding 60 days.

Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/134.21Fetched: 10/7/2026