16 USC 460l-6d - Commercial filming

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 16, 2024

§ 460l–6d.

Commercial filming

(a)

Commercial filming fee

(1)

In general

The Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture (hereafter individually referred to as the “Secretary” with respect to land (except land in a System unit as defined in section 100102 of title 54) under their respective jurisdictions) shall require a permit and shall establish a reasonable fee for commercial filming activities or similar projects on Federal land administered by the Secretary. The fee shall provide a fair return to the United States and shall be based on the following criteria:

(A)

The number of days the filming activity or similar project takes place on Federal land under the Secretary’s jurisdiction.

(B)

The size of the film crew present on Federal land under the Secretary’s jurisdiction.

(C)

The amount and type of equipment present.

(2)

Other factors

(b)

Recovery of costs

(c)

Still photography

(1)

In general

(2)

Exception

(d)

Protection of resources

The Secretary shall not permit any filming, still photography or other related activity if the Secretary determines that—

(1)

there is a likelihood of resource damage;

(2)

there would be an unreasonable disruption of the public’s use and enjoyment of the site; or

(3)

the activity poses health or safety risks to the public.

(e)

Use of proceeds

(1)

Fees

(2)

Costs

(f)

Processing of permit applications

(Pub. L. 106–206, § 1, May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 314; Pub. L. 113–287, §§ 4(c), 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3261, 3272.)

cite as: 16 USC 460l-6d