Statute · California Government Code
Cal. Gov't Code § 14999.37 — Uniform Film Permit
Cal. Gov't Code § 14999.37
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Government Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Date
- 2004-01-01
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
(a) A local or state public official involved in the granting of a film permit may not require directly or indirectly a charitable donation or any other consideration in exchange for granting, or supporting the granting of, a film permit.
Citator
Cal. Gov't Code § 14999.37 — Uniform Film Permit is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
(a) A local or state public official involved in the granting of a film permit may not require directly or indirectly a charitable donation or any other consideration in exchange for granting, or supporting the granting of, a film permit.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of a local agency to assess impact fees as part of the film permitting process.
(c) A local or state public official who fails to comply with subdivision (a) shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).
(d) The local district attorney, city attorney, or the Attorney General may bring an action pursuant to this section to collect the penalty imposed pursuant to subdivision (b).