(a) The California Film Commission shall send to each city and county a copy of the model process for granting film permits for local consideration. Not later than December 31, 1989, each jurisdiction shall adopt this process or inform the California Film Commission in writing as to why they cannot or need not adopt this model process.
(b) At least 30 days prior to the adoption of or an amendment to the written filming policy of a local government, the local government shall submit a draft of the ordinance or amendment to the Director of the Film Office. The Film Office shall review drafts submitted to it and report its findings to the local government within five working days of receipt of the draft. The local legislative body shall consider the Film Office’s findings prior to final adoption of the ordinance or amendment unless the commission’s findings are not available within the above prescribed time limits. Any and all findings made by the commission pursuant to this section shall be advisory to local government.
(c) Each local government shall provide the commission with a copy of its adopted filming ordinance or amendments.
(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1153, Sec. 30. Effective October 11, 1993.)
Last modified: October 25, 2018