§ 36-4. Exemptions.

Notwithstanding the requirements of this chapter, the filming activities designated below do not require a permit to be obtained pursuant to this chapter, if such activity does not obstruct or interfere with the use of any public lands. For purposes of this section, the term "obstruct or interfere with the use of any public lands" shall mean any filming activity which impedes or which involves the blockage, interruption or closure, in whole or in part, of any public lands.

A. 

Filming and coverage by news media.

B. 

Filming by and intended for the exclusive use of the owner and his/her immediate family.

C. 

Filming occurring on public lands or on private property resulting in an incidental use of public lands, and involving the use of a handheld device, as defined herein.

Editor's Note: Former Subsection D, exempting filming occurring at a Town park or other facility in which the Town Board has established, or establishes, by local law or resolution, a fee schedule and/or policy governing rules of conduct for such activity, which immediately followed, was repealed 7-14-2015 by L.L. No. 7-2015.