The Commissioner of Transportation, following the presentment of a state film permit by a person pursuant to subsection (c) of section 32-1u, may issue a filming permit, on a form required by the commissioner, to such person seeking to create photographs, moving images, footage and sound recordings for commercial, entertainment or advertising purposes upon any state highway right-of-way or state real property under the custody and control of the Department of Transportation. No liability shall accrue to the state or any agency or employee of the state for any injuries or damages to any person or property that may result, either directly or indirectly, from the filming activities of the permittee on state real property or state highway right-of-way. The commissioner shall develop any such permit in consultation with the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development.
(P.A. 13-277, S. 4; P.A. 16-200, S. 2.)
History: P.A. 16-200 added “, following the presentment of a state film permit by a person pursuant to subsection (c) of section 32-1u,”, deleted provision re insurance coverage and made a conforming change.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 13a - Highways and Bridges
Chapter 241 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 13a-247. - Excavations, obstructions and subtractions.
Section 13a-250. - Use of labor of correctional institution inmates.
Section 13a-251. - Maintenance of James H. MacDonald Memorial Park.
Section 13a-253. - State dock at East Haddam.
Section 13a-254. - Renaming of memorial highways.
Section 13a-254a. - Ella T. Grasso Turnpike named.
Section 13a-255. - Establishment of a Connecticut coordinate system.
Section 13a-256. - Highway research program.
Section 13a-257. - Contractor not immune from liability.
Section 13a-258. - Maintenance of sidewalks pending completion of highway project.
Section 13a-260. - Pilot program to test fully autonomous vehicles.
Section 13a-261. - Definitions.
Section 13a-262. - Pilot program re work zone speed control systems in highway work zone.
Section 13a-264. - Review of recorded images. Notice of violation. Defenses.
Section 13a-265. - Information to Department of Transportation and vendor.