Government Code section 14999.37

(a)

A local or state public official involved in the granting of a film permit may not require directly or indirectly a charitable donation or any other consideration in exchange for granting, or supporting the granting of, a film permit.

(b)

Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of a local agency to assess impact fees as part of the film permitting process.

(c)

A local or state public official who fails to comply with subdivision (a) shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).

(d)

The local district attorney, city attorney, or the Attorney General may bring an action pursuant to this section to collect the penalty imposed pursuant to subdivision (b).

Source: Section 14999.37, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=14999.­37.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2004; accessed Nov. 3, 2025).

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