Repeat offenders can be imprisoned for up to 10 years. The NET Act also extends the statute of limitations of copyright infringement from 3 to 5 years. Repeat offenders can be imprisoned up to 6 years. Most state anti-piracy laws generally mirror the federal laws. Most states have unauthorized duplication statutes that make it illegal to copy, reproduce, and distribute sound recordings without authorization.
Some states have unfair competition laws that address piracy.
Nearly all have true name and address statutes that make it illegal to manufacture, sell, distribute, or possess for those purposes, CDs, tapes, or records that don't have the name and address of the manufacturer, and in some cases the performer as well. Bootleg statutes much like the federal one are included in most state jurisdictions as well. For a more detailed discussion of federal and state laws, go to the Copyright Basics section.