§ 46-02 Definitions.
RCNY § 46-02
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection or his or her designee. "Bureau of Public Affairs and Communications" or "BPAC" means the unit of DEP that, among other things, oversees the filming, photography and related activities that are conducted on properties and within facilities under the jurisdiction of DEP. "Department" or "DEP" means the Department of Environmental Protection. "Equipment" includes, but is not limited to, television, photographic, film or video cameras or transmitting television equipment, including radio remotes, props, sets, lights, electric and grip equipment, dolly tracks, screens, or microphone devices, and any and all production related materials. "Equipment" does not include (1) "hand-held devices," as defined in 43 RCNY § 9-02 of the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting ("MOFTB") Film Permit Rules, and (2) vehicles, as defined in section one hundred fifty-nine of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, that are used solely to transport a person or persons while engaged in the activity of filming or photography from within such vehicle, operated in compliance with relevant traffic laws and rules. "Filming" means the taking of motion pictures, the taking of still photography or the use and operation of television cameras or transmitting television equipment, including radio remotes and any preparatory activity associated therewith, and includes events that include, but are not limited to, the making of feature or documentary films, television serials, webcasts, simulcasts or specials. "Holding" means the temporary accommodation of cast or crew members and other individuals associated with a production in a space in which filming is not taking place. "Holding" may include the space in which an independent company provides meals or catering services to cast or crew members and other individuals associated with a production. "MOFTB Film Permit Rules" means the rules promulgated by the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting ("MOFTB"), codified as 43 RCNY Chapter 9, as amended from time to time. "Permittee" means the holder of a Required Permit issued by the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting in accordance with 43 RCNY §§ 9-01 and 9-02. "Photography" means the taking of moving or still images. "Required Permit" means the permit for filming or photography issued by MOFTB in accordance with 43 RCNY §§ 9-01 and 9-02. "Rigging/de-rigging" means the loading in or loading out, loading or unloading, of any shooting or production related equipment, including, but not limited to, props, sets, electric and grip equipment, at any location, time and date where film or production is not occurring. Such term has the same meaning as the commonly used term "prepping/ wrapping." "Scouting" means the act of viewing, assessing and photographing locations for filming or photography during pre-production or production for, including, but not limited to, still photography, feature films, television series, mini-series or specials. "Shooting" means filming on properties, in the interiors or on exteriors of buildings or facilities under the jurisdiction of DEP. (Added City Record 1/6/2017, eff. 2/5/2017)
