City in Kansas Under Fire for Requiring that Photogs Buy a Permit to Use Public Parks

[noisycheese]

This is beyond asinine - but then what can we expect from politicians other than asinine behavior and arbitrary legislation?? 🙄

http://petapixel.com/2014/01/17/cit...mail&utm_campaign=Feed:+PetaPixel+(PetaPixel)

 

[jwc57]

I didn't think this was unusual. I remember reading that some Federal and/or state parks required permits.

 

[jwc57]

Here is Marin County, Ca:

Marin County Parks

Section 10.03.150 of the Marin County Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services Code requires a permit from the Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services for any commercial photography or related activity in Marin County parks.
To issue a commercial photography permit, the Department require

• A certificate of insurance providing general liability coverage of $1,000,000, and naming Marin County as additional insured.
• A fee of $300 per day (or $75 per hour). Additional charges may apply if the activity requires monitoring by park staff.

Contact the Department at 415-499-6387 for additional information. A staff directory and park rules are available on the Department website.


http://www.largeformatphotography.info/photo-permits/#MarinCountyParks