§ 36-2. Definitions., Chapter 36. Movies and Filming, Code of Ordinances, North Hempstead

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

BASE CAMP: A location, other than the location where filming is to occur, where equipment related to the filming is stored or where services ancillary to the filming are performed. For purposes of this definition, a location used by an applicant for vehicle parking only shall not be considered a base camp.

EQUIPMENT: Shall include, but is not limited to, television, photographic, film, digital or video cameras or transmitting television equipment, including radio remotes, props, sets, lights, backdrops, electric and grip equipment, dolly tracks, screens or microphone devices, and any and all production-related materials. Equipment shall not include a "handheld device," as defined herein, and vehicles, as defined in Vehicle and Traffic Law § 159, that are used solely to transport a person or persons while engaged in the activity of filming from within such vehicle, operated in compliance with relevant traffic laws and rules.

FILMING: The taking of still or motion pictures, either on film, on videotape, digitally or by similar recording medium, for commercial or educational purposes intended for viewing on television or the Internet or in theatres or for institutional use. Filming includes all rehearsals, preparations and assembly and dismantling of all equipment and structures, including but not limited to scaffolding, lights, backdrops, tools and food, and the loading and unloading of vehicles containing the equipment, structures and food.

HANDHELD DEVICE

(1)

Film, still or television camera, video or digital camera, or other equipment held in the photographer's or filmmaker's hand, carried at all times with the photographer or filmmaker during the course of filming, and not requiring the use of cables or any other item or equipment not carried by the photographer or filmmaker at all times during the course of photography, filming or transmission; or

(2)

Tripods used to support film, still, television, video or digital cameras.

INCIDENTAL USE OF PUBLIC LANDS: Public lands used in conjunction with filming that occurs on private property.

PERSON: Any individual, partnership, corporation, organization, association, limited-liability company, partnership, society or any other legal entity.

PRIVATE PROPERTY: Any property other than public lands.

PUBLIC LANDS: Any and every public street, highway, sidewalk or square, public park or playground, public waters, waterfront property or other public place within the Town which is within the jurisdiction and control of the Town or involving the use of any Town-owned or maintained facilities or equipment or of a special district within the Town for which the Town Board serves as the Board of Commissioners.

TOWN: The Town of North Hempstead.
[Added 9-12-2012 by L.L. No. 12-2012]

TOWN ATTORNEY: The person designated by the Town Board as the Town Attorney of the Town of North Hempstead.
[Amended 7-14-2015 by L.L. No. 7-2015]

TOWN BOARD: The Town Board of the Town of North Hempstead.
[Added 9-12-2012 by L.L. No. 12-2012]

TOWN CLERK: The Town Clerk of the Town of North Hempstead.
[Added 9-12-2012 by L.L. No. 12-2012]

TOWN FACILITY: Any land or building owned, leased, operated or controlled by the Town of North Hempstead or a special district operated by the Town of North Hempstead.
[Amended 7-14-2015 by L.L. No. 7-2015]

Editor's Note: This local law also repealed the former definition of "Commissioner of Parks," added 9-12-2012 by L.L. No. 12-2012, which immediately followed.