Gov. Code, § 14999.37 · Chapter 3. Uniform Film Permit
Gov. Code, § 14999.37
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(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).
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 220, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.
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