COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FILM PERMIT EXEMPTION - RULE OF THREE
Public affairs and quasi-news programs may be exempted from the film permit requirement if the crew does not exceed three persons, there are few cast or other participants, and there is no extensive use of props and equipment. This exemption Is Intended to allow a small company to work the same way a breaking news crew operates.
The company requesting the exemption must conform to the guidelines set forth below. Further, the company must have this signed document in its possession at all times while on location, and must present It for inspection when requested by the Permit Authority, Its authorized representative(s) or the public.
GUIDELINES
1. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic cannot be altered. The company must work with street conditions as they exist. Intermittent traffic control (ITC) is not permitted. Street and lane closures will not be considered.
2. If the company Is covering a parade, demonstration or other special event, the exemption merely allows the company to operate on the same basis as a citizen with a camera. While this document takes the place of a filming permit, the company must obtain all other permissions and permits that may be required.
3. Lights, reflectors or other equipment must be hand-held by one of the three cewmembers involved and must not disturb the normal flow of traffic or public activity.
4. Camera tripods can be used if they do not interfere with pedestrian traffic and do not block doors, passageways, etc. Tripods cannot be placed in the roadway.
5. This exemption does not allow the use of a cast in the normal sense of the word in the Industry. A host. moderator or performer may Interact with a limited number of people. The actual number is based on location, time of day, and other factors. The key element Is that it must not interfere with normal street and/or public activities.
6. No special parking provisions can be included with this exemption. Any vehicles at the location must be parked legally.
7. Stunt work is not allowed under this exemption.
8. Special effect are not allowed under this exemption.
9. County property, other than sidewalks and streets, can be used only with permission of the controlling authority. Park directors, for example, must agree to the activity contemplated hereunder. Interiors of County buildings cannot be used under this exemption unless approved by the controlling authority, which approval must be coordinated through the Entertainment Industry Development Corporation (EIDC).
10. Filming on private property requires approval by the owners, No use, of electrical outlets on private property is allowed without permission.
Your signature below Is binding evidence of your and your company's agreement to abide by the foregoing guidelines. I represent and wan-ant that I am the authorized representative of
(PRINT COMPANY NAME), located at
(PRINT COMPANY ADDRESS)
Signed,
(PRINT REPRESENTATIVE'S NAME)
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