dbilas Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 HR 3782 - Prison Time for Promoters Legislation has been recently introduced in the U.S. House that would hold "entertainment event" promoters criminally liable for the illegal conduct of event attendees. If HR 3782 becomes law, anyone who promotes an entertainment event "that takes place under circumstances where the promoter knows or reasonably ought to know" that illegal drugs will be sold or consumed could be sentenced to up to 9 years in federal prison.This could destroy the scene. Here are links where you can learn more and take action:www.emdef.org http://www.house.gov/writerep/http://www.senate.gov/contacting/index_by_state.cfmPlease make your voice heard.Peace,David Christopherwww.headrushmusic.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomaskm1 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Yeah I saw something about this awhile ago, down in Louisiana... if that goes through, its all over. We all have to jump into this one...BTW WHATS UP KID!!!!!!!!!!!You going to S&D this weekend, and congrats on the deals with the tracks, Chris told me...love, and all that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeg Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 The movie/documentary rise explained a lot about this...Theres a promoter in Lousiana that threw some wicked parties... and was eventually arrested via the "crackhouse law"...theres a lot more to it...for the love of god, I can't remember his name... I have it at home though...hacker? fill in the blanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-jay® Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Interesting, looks like it has strong support in the House with 42 Cosponsors. Here is the proposed text:``SEC. 416A. PROMOTERS OF DRUG ORIENTED ENTERTAINMENT.`Whoever knowingly promotes any rave, dance, music, or other entertainment event, that takes place under circumstances where the promoter knows or reasonably ought to know that a controlled substance will be used or distributed in violation of Federal law or the law of the place were the event is held, shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned for not more than 9 years, or both.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehacker Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Originally posted by joeg The movie/documentary rise explained a lot about this...Theres a promoter in Lousiana that threw some wicked parties... and was eventually arrested via the "crackhouse law"...theres a lot more to it...for the love of god, I can't remember his name... I have it at home though...hacker? fill in the blanks? DISCO DONNIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeg Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Originally posted by thehacker DISCO DONNIE YEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!thats the guy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xpander Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 I thought Disco Donnie got off? The entire Louisiana thing was resolved, wasn't it? Was this never finished, or is this ANOTHER promoter issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeg Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Originally posted by xpander I thought Disco Donnie got off? The entire Louisiana thing was resolved, wasn't it? Was this never finished, or is this ANOTHER promoter issue? yeah, I believe hes free now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr0ne Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Originally posted by o-jay® Interesting, looks like it has strong support in the House with 42 Cosponsors. Here is the proposed text:``SEC. 416A. PROMOTERS OF DRUG ORIENTED ENTERTAINMENT.`Whoever knowingly promotes any rave, dance, music, or other entertainment event, that takes place under circumstances where the promoter knows or reasonably ought to know that a controlled substance will be used or distributed in violation of Federal law or the law of the place were the event is held, shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned for not more than 9 years, or both.' This is all over mailing lists in internet raveland and guess what...most people agree that its very likely that it will pass. the lobby for it is stronger than against it. now, i think that the entertainment industry may have a problem with it as, what exactly defines "drug oriented entertainment" a phish or eric clapton concert with 15 yr olds smoking dope is just as much "drug oriented" as a rave with 15 yr old crackheads.can one assume that if searches at the entrance are conducted by law enforcement, that the promoter can be under the impression that the event is free of controlled substances? either way this section is clearly intended to do away with raves and clubs, not rock concerts. if someone ODs at a party what incentive does the promoter have to call 911 now? my guess is that in the end the courts won't end up putting anyone behind bars, and the cops will be happy to just fine the promoters...end result - 100 bucks to get in at a party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbilas Posted April 8 Author Report Share Posted April 8 Thanks for all the great thoughts, people. This is some serious shit.Parish--whaddup, bro. Where you been? Thanks for the congrats on the tracks...just finished remixing "Voices" for KC Flight...I'll get you a white label...--DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
platinumkeithg Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Even if it does become law, we'll get around it. It's time to start treating our business as exactly that, a business. This means contracts with clubs, security, and so on. If you form an agreement with the club claiming to be an employee ultimately any thin that happens is their fault. Security should come by way of subcontractors and therefore have their own insurance and carry the burden of their own liability. Get a lawyer, spend the couple bucks to incorporate, and show these politicians that not only will we not be stopped, but were not a bunch of lazy crackheads. Let them know that we are business men and women and that we're not going anywhere. All businesses have restrictions and regulations, they all help to strengthen the industry and weed out the week ones. We're ready to take a step forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghhhhhost Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 as the infamous rage against the machine once sang...FUCK U I WONT DO WHAT U TELL ME....this is just plain bullshit..they used that crackhouse clause down in FLA..and it fuckin worked..be weary people..these motherfuckers arent joking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehacker Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 disco donnie is NOT free, he just hasn't been arrested under the crackhouse law as of yet; he's successfully fought the courts and continues to throw parties, but the law is still trying to be implemented by clueless congressmen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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