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Code of Federal Regulations Title 43. Public Lands:  Interior § 43.5.4 When is a permit required for news-gathering activities?

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

<In Price v. Barr, 2021 WL 230135 (D.D.C. Jan. 22, 2021) the Court concluded that it would “enter a permanent injunction enjoining the permit and fee requirements for commercial filming in 54 U.S.C. § 100905, 43 C.F.R. Part 5, and 36 C.F.R. § 5.5, and enjoining prosecution and the imposition of criminal liability thereunder”. >

(a) Permit requirements. News-gathering activities involving filming, videography, or still photography do not require a permit unless:

(1) We determine a permit is necessary to protect natural and cultural resources, to avoid visitor use conflicts, to ensure public safety or authorize entrance into a closed area;  and

(2) Obtaining a permit will not interfere with the ability to gather the news.

(b) Terms and conditions. All permits issued under this section will include only terms and conditions necessary to maintain order, ensure the safety of the public and the media, and protect natural and cultural resources.

(c) Exemptions. A permit issued for news-gathering activities is not subject to location fees or cost recovery charges.

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