As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CREW
Actors, extras, crew and all other persons who will participate
in the filming.
FILMING
The taking of still or motion pictures, or any incidental
activities in connection therewith, using film, videotape or similar
recording equipment, for commercial or educational purposes, intended
for viewing on television or in theaters or for institutional use
or for advertising purposes, any portion of which activity occurs
on public lands.
PUBLIC LANDS
Any and every public street, highway, sidewalk or square,
public park or playground or other public place within the Township
which is within the jurisdiction and control of the Township.
There shall be a three-member Film Commission established, consisting
of the Mayor, the Officer in Charge of the Franklin Township Police
Department and one Committeeperson appointed by the Mayor, or their
designees, which is hereby authorized to issue permits for filming
or performing incidental activities in connection therewith on public
lands.
Prior to the issuance of the permit, the applicant shall post
a cash bond in the amount of $2,000 to assure that the applicant has
fully complied with all the terms and conditions of the permit and
to reimburse the Township for property damage. The posting of the
bond shall not be in lieu of providing liability insurance. The cash
bond will be returned to the applicant, without interest, within 30
days after the applicant has notified the Township, in writing, that
it has completed filming, unless the Township has unsatisfied claims
against the applicant, in which case the Township will hold the bond,
or a part thereof, until all claims against the applicant are satisfied.
Any person violating this chapter or rules and regulations contained
herein shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment
for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the filming
of news stories or filming with a crew of four or fewer members.