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What is NYC RCNY § 1-14?

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(a) Except for those holding permits from the Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development and members of the press who hold working press identification cards, no person shall take photographs or moving pictures within any structure located on the property. (b) Courtrooms.

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§ 1-14 Photographs.

RCNY § 1-14

(a)Except for those holding permits from the Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development and members of the press who hold working press identification cards, no person shall take photographs or moving pictures within any structure located on the property.

(b)Courtrooms. The taking of photographs in a courtroom or the broadcasting or telecasting from a courtroom at any time or on any occasion is prohibited except where prior written permission has been obtained from the presiding justice of the Appellate Division of the Department wherein the courthouse is situated.

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