The personality, or if the personality is deceased, the personality's next of kin or other owner of the right of publicity, has a cause of action for a violation of a personality's right of publicity against the person for any violation of § 21-64-2 . If the court finds a violation of § 21-64-2 , the court may order: (1) Temporary or permanent injunctive relief; (2) Damages in the amount of one thousand dollars or the actual damages, including profits derived from the unauthorized use, whichever amount is greater; (3) In determining a defendant's profits, the plaintiff is required to prove the gross revenue attributable to the unauthorized use, and the defendant is required to prove properly deductible expenses; and (4) If the court finds that the violation of § 21-64-2 was knowing, willful, or intentional, treble, but not computed on the defendant's profits, or punitive damages, as the plaintiff elects.
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