Photography Permits in NYC
So we have probably all heard of the photography permits and 1million liability needed to shoot in NYC. Well after some very careful reading as a "photo journalistic" style still photographer we have nothing to worry about.
The following activities require a permit.
Section 9-01, subdivision b, clause 1. paragraph 3
(ii) Filming, photography, production, television or radio remotes occurring
on City property, as described in subdivision (a) of this section, involving an interaction among two or more people at a single site for thirty or more minutes, including all set-up and breakdown time in connection with such activities;
The following activities do not require a permit.
Section 9-01, subdivision b, clause 2. paragraph 1
Filming or photography occurring on City property, as described in subdivision (a) of this section, involving the use of a hand-held device as defined in paragraph three of subdivision (a) of § 9-02, provided that such activity does not involve an interaction among two or more people at a single site for thirty or more minutes including all set-up and breakdown time in connection with such activities.
Definitions:
(i) a “single site” shall be any area within 100 feet of where an activity commences, and...
(3) “Hand-held devices” shall mean film, still or television cameras, video cameras or other equipment which are held in the photographer or filmmaker’s hand and carried at all times with the photographer or filmmaker during the course of filming. Hand-held devices shall not include tripods, cables or any other item or equipment not carried by the photographer or filmmaker at all times during the course of photography, filming or transmission.
Interpretation:
Unless you as a photographer plan to use one spot for 30min then go to NYC and shoot.
Disclaimer: This is my interpretation please read Title 43 by clicking on the link below to come to your conclusion.
To Read the actual rules visit this link at the NYC mayor's office of film, theater and broadcasting.
The following activities require a permit.
Section 9-01, subdivision b, clause 1. paragraph 3
(ii) Filming, photography, production, television or radio remotes occurring
on City property, as described in subdivision (a) of this section, involving an interaction among two or more people at a single site for thirty or more minutes, including all set-up and breakdown time in connection with such activities;
The following activities do not require a permit.
Section 9-01, subdivision b, clause 2. paragraph 1
Filming or photography occurring on City property, as described in subdivision (a) of this section, involving the use of a hand-held device as defined in paragraph three of subdivision (a) of § 9-02, provided that such activity does not involve an interaction among two or more people at a single site for thirty or more minutes including all set-up and breakdown time in connection with such activities.
Definitions:
(i) a “single site” shall be any area within 100 feet of where an activity commences, and...
(3) “Hand-held devices” shall mean film, still or television cameras, video cameras or other equipment which are held in the photographer or filmmaker’s hand and carried at all times with the photographer or filmmaker during the course of filming. Hand-held devices shall not include tripods, cables or any other item or equipment not carried by the photographer or filmmaker at all times during the course of photography, filming or transmission.
Interpretation:
Unless you as a photographer plan to use one spot for 30min then go to NYC and shoot.
Disclaimer: This is my interpretation please read Title 43 by clicking on the link below to come to your conclusion.
To Read the actual rules visit this link at the NYC mayor's office of film, theater and broadcasting.
posted by Studio Foto at 12:12 PM
2 Comments:
By the way all written comments had to be received by June 27th. The public hearing was on June 28th. therefore all petitions must have already been turned in.
nice. thanks for the clarification! ; )
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