54 U.S.C. § 100905 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 54. National Park Service and Related Programs § 100905. Commercial filming

(1)In general.--The Secretary shall require a permit and shall establish a reasonable fee for commercial filming activities or similar projects in a System unit. The fee shall provide a fair return to the United States and shall be based on the following criteria:

(2)Other factors.--The Secretary may include other factors in determining an appropriate fee as the Secretary considers necessary.

(1)In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall not require a permit or assess a fee for still photography in a System unit if the photography takes place where members of the public are generally allowed. The Secretary may require a permit, assess a fee, or both, if the photography takes place at other locations where members of the public are generally not allowed, or where additional administrative costs are likely.

(2)Exception.--The Secretary shall require and shall establish a reasonable fee for still photography that uses models or props that are not a part of the site's natural or cultural resources or administrative facilities.

(1) there is a likelihood of resource damage;

(2) there would be an unreasonable disruption of the public's use and enjoyment of the site; or

(3) the activity poses health or safety risks to the public.

(1)Fees.--All fees collected under this section shall be available for expenditure by the Secretary, without further appropriation and shall remain available until expended.

(2)Costs.--All costs recovered under this section shall be available for expenditure by the Secretary, without further appropriation, at the site where the costs are collected and shall remain available until expended.