Manatee County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 2-19. LICENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS |
Article VII. FILMING ACTIVITIES |
§ 2-19-91. Filming activities requiring permit.
(a)
All commercial filming activities taking place in, on or over county owned or controlled property require a permit. Commercial filming includes capturing a moving image on film and video as well as sound recordings.
(b)
Commercial still photography activities require a permit only when:
(1)
The activity takes place at a location normally closed to the general public,
(2)
The activity uses model(s), set(s), or prop(s) brought into the area, or
(3)
The county would incur significant administrative expenses to monitor or supervise the activity.
(c)
The county administrator is authorized to adopt such administrative forms and procedures as the film commissioner may recommend in order to administer this article. All proposed forms and procedures shall be reviewed by the county attorney's office and the risk management division to ensure all legal and risk issues are adequately addressed.
(Ord. No. 10-66, § 3, 11-9-10)