No person shall record or shoot videos or films for commercial purposes in any unit, or portion thereof, without a permit from the California Film Commission pursuant to Government Code section 14998.8, except when authorized in writing by the San Joaquin River Conservancy. The San Joaquin River Conservancy shall only permit commercial filming when the filming will not damage or impair the unit's natural resources, nor unreasonably interfere with visitors' use and enjoyment, and provided all costs to the San Joaquin River Conservancy are reimbursed by the permittee or licensee.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 32527 and 32529, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 32511 and 32529, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-4-2025; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 49).