§ 26-66. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

Applicant shall mean and include all persons, organizations, corporations, associations or other entities applying for a permit to film in unincorporated Jefferson Parish.

Charitable films shall mean commercials, motion pictures, television, videotapes or still photography produced by a nonprofit organization, which qualifies under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a charitable organization. No person, directly or indirectly, shall receive a profit from the marketing and production of the film or from showing the films, tapes or photos.

Commercial films shall mean and include all activity attendant to filming any entertainment or advertising program programs for any media now known or hereafter created.

Family video shall mean the filming or videotaping of motion pictures or taking still photographs solely for private use.

Film shall mean and include, but is not limited to, feature motion pictures, digital video and videotape recordings, television motion pictures, commercials, and stills.

Filming shall mean and include all activity attendant to staging or shooting motion pictures, television shows or programs, commercial still photography, video tapes, computer-based programs, or other visual reproduction technology now known or hereafter created. The period of filming includes the setup, strike and time of photography.

Issuing authority shall mean the Office of Film Jefferson within the department of citizens affairs.

Motion picture, television, still photography shall mean and include all activity attendant to staging or shooting commercial motion pictures, television shows or programs, and commercials in any medium including film, tape or digital format.

News media shall mean the photographing, filming or videotaping for the purpose of spontaneous, unplanned television news broadcast or reporting for print media by reporters, photographers or cameramen.

Parish film permit shall mean a permit issued by the parish of Jefferson to allow activities associated with the production, filming or videotaping of motion picture and television shows, programs, and commercials as described in the permit.

Permittee shall mean and include the person, organization, corporation, association or other entity issued a film permit under this policy.

Private property, easement or right-of-way shall mean any movable or immovable property owned by a private person or by a public entity in their capacity as a private person.

Production shall mean the activity of making a film for commercial or noncommercial purposes on property owned by the parish, or on private property within the jurisdiction of the parish.

Public property shall mean any property owned by a public entity in its capacity and for the benefit and use by the public.

Studio shall mean a fixed place of business where filming activities or motion picture photography are regularly conducted upon the premises.

Student filming means all productions made by a student of a public or private educational institution to satisfy a course or curriculum requirement and from which no profit is made including posting on social media Internet outlets.

(Ord. No. 24903 , § 1, 2-11-15)