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Permit May Be Required For Public Photography in NYC

Posted by Zonk on from the land-of-the-free dept.

G4Cube passed us a link to a New York Times article about a troubling development in public photography rights. New York City is considering requiring a permit for photographers, film-makers, and even possibly tourists who want to shoot imagery in the Big Apple. "New rules being considered by the Mayor's Office of Film, Theater and Broadcasting would require any group of two or more people who want to use a camera in a single public location for more than a half hour to get a city permit and insurance. The same requirements would apply to any group of five or more people who plan to use a tripod in a public location for more than 10 minutes, including the time it takes to set up the equipment. Julianne Cho, assistant commissioner of the film office, said the rules were not intended to apply to families on vacation or amateur filmmakers or photographers. Nevertheless, the New York Civil Liberties Union says the proposed rules, as strictly interpreted, could have that effect. The group also warns that the rules set the stage for selective and perhaps discriminatory enforcement by police."

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  1. Re:Absurd by EveryNickIsTaken · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    This is simply absurd and as a photographer, I will *not* be traveling into NYC if this proposed policy becomes law. Self-righteous indignation is fun, huh? I'm certain that NYC will *not* miss your tourism dollars.
  2. Re:Simple solution by Tanuki64 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Actually I am avoiding the whole of America. Currently I am looking for a new job. I am a bit afraid that I might find a good one, which might include necessary visits to Satan's own country. It would be a tough decision then. Btw. I would not have the same problems with visits in Russia or even China.

  3. legislators are stupid by DragonTHC · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I'm sick and tired of stupid legislators. They say, "oh it's not intended for that!".

    Yeah stupid? That's exactly how you worded it!

    That's why the patriot act is abused; the DMCA is abused; and every other law is abused because of your idiotic ambiguity!

    Clarify it you morons!

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  4. Re:Absurd by TheGratefulNet · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    basement?

    my parents are gone and I haven't been living 'at home' for almost three decades now.

    but thanks for assuming you know me.

    (you asshole!)

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