(a) The Department of Economic and Community Development, through its Office of Film, Television and Digital Media, shall serve as a state-wide point of contact for all producers of film, television and digital media productions requesting permission to (1) conduct film production activities on state-owned property, including, but not limited to, all state roads and highways, railroads and train stations, state forests and parks, airports and seaports, hospitals and all campuses of the public institutions of higher education in the state; and (2) use any other state-owned real or personal property, except courthouses and judicial branch facilities, for such purposes.
(b) The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development may issue a state film permit, on a form designated by the commissioner, to any person seeking to conduct film production activities on such state-owned property. Such permit shall specify the insurance coverage that the permittee shall be required to obtain, as determined by the commissioner in consultation with the state's Director of Insurance and Risk Management, with the state named as an additional insured. 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 such film production activities of the permittee on such state-owned property.
(c) A state film permit shall identify the person requesting permission to conduct film production activities on state property and indicate that the permittee has provided documentation to the Department of Economic and Community Development substantiating the permittee's ability to conduct indemnified film production activities. Any permittee seeking permission to conduct film production activities on property controlled by a state agency, authority or institution shall present such permit to such agency, authority or institution when the permittee requests such permission. Following the presentment of such permit by a permittee, such state agency, authority or institution may authorize film production activities by the permittee on such property.
(d) The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, pursuant to section 32-1p, shall establish guidelines to be used in working with state agencies, authorities or institutions to implement the provisions of this section. Such guidelines shall include, but not be limited to: (1) An agency contact at the Office of Film, Television and Digital Media for filing permit applications and for obtaining information on permit requirements; (2) identification of each individual within each respective state agency who shall be a point of contact for an agency permit application; (3) a mandatory preapplication review process to reduce permitting issues or conflicts by providing guidance to applicants on (A) information required for authorization or permit approval from the relevant state agencies, authorities or institutions, (B) specifications for desired on-site production and production-related activities, site suitability and limitations, and (C) steps the applicant can take to ensure expeditious permit application; (4) a single, coordinated production activity description form, including an equipment checklist and personnel roster; (5) a process by which the Office of Film, Television and Digital Media may forward permit applications to other relevant state agencies, authorities or institutions on behalf of an applicant; and (6) at the commissioner's discretion, a permit fee structure.
(e) The Office of Film, Television and Digital Media, at the request of the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, may request the assistance of any other agency, authority or institution of the state to assist in providing information and assistance as may be necessary to expedite such office's duties and responsibilities under this section. Each officer or employee of such other agency, authority or institution of the state shall make reasonable efforts to cooperate with the Office of Film, Television and Digital Media.
(P.A. 16-200, S. 1.)
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 32 - Commerce and Economic and Community Development
Chapter 578 - Department of Economic and Community Development
Section 32-1a. - Short title: State Commerce Act.
Section 32-1b. - Department of Economic and Community Development established.
Section 32-1c. - Powers and duties of commissioner.
Section 32-1d. - Deputy commissioner, appointment and functions.
Section 32-1e. - Plan for support and promotion of industries using recycled materials.
Section 32-1n. - Reports re funding for economic and industry cluster initiatives.
Section 32-1o. - State economic strategic plan.
Section 32-1p. - Powers and duties re digital media and motion picture activities.
Section 32-1r. - Report on business tax credit and abatement programs.
Section 32-1s. - Powers and duties re culture and tourism.
Section 32-1v. - Small business hotline.
Section 32-2 and 32-2a. - Expenses; director. Bonding of commission members and employees.
Section 32-3. - Duties of department; Connecticut Innovations, Incorporated.
Section 32-4a. - Assistance to Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Incorporated.
Section 32-4b. - State Economic Development Advisory Board.
Section 32-4e. - “Economic cluster” defined.
Section 32-4g. - Economic cluster report by the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development.
Section 32-4h. - Economic cluster bond funds report.
Section 32-4i. - Learn Here, Live Here program.
Section 32-4j. - Connecticut first-time homebuyers account.
Section 32-4k. - Learn Here, Live Here program. Segregation of income taxes.
Section 32-4l. - First five plus program.
Section 32-4o. - Bond authorization for grants.
Section 32-4p. - Requests for proposals and competitive grant program re major projects.
Section 32-4r. - Youth Service Corps grant program.
Section 32-4s. - Local Youth Service Corps program requirements.
Section 32-5b. - Deadlines for approval or disapproval of applications for financial assistance.
Section 32-6. - Connecticut building at Eastern States Exposition.
Section 32-6h. - One-stop business licensing center.
Section 32-6i. - Connecticut Economic Information System Steering Committee.
Section 32-6j. - Assistance of Labor Commissioner in job-training activities.
Section 32-6k. - Impact statements submitted to the Connecticut Transportation Strategy Board.
Section 32-6m. - Promotion of products produced in Connecticut.
Section 32-6n. - Electronic business portal.
Section 32-6u. - Connecticut antiques trail. Promotional program.
Section 32-6w. - Display of temporary signage or flags by business on Connecticut antiques trail.
Section 32-7e. - Regional Economic Development Assistance Revolving Fund.
Section 32-7f. - Economic development grants program.
Section 32-7g. - Small Business Express program.
Section 32-7h. - Small business express assistance account.
Section 32-7n. - Manufacturing Innovation Advisory Board.
Section 32-7p. - Technology Talent Advisory Committee. Membership. Duties. Pilot programs. Report.
Section 32-7q. - Minority Business Initiative Advisory Board. Duties. Membership.
Section 32-7r. - Regional economic development matching grant pilot program.
Section 32-8. - Administration of federal funds.
Section 32-8a. - Registry of electronic commerce and information technology intensive companies.
Section 32-8b. - Cooperative internship program.
Section 32-8c. - Connecticut Young Adult Conservation Corps program. Set-asides. Reports.
Section 32-9. - Right of local redevelopment agencies to contract with federal government.
Section 32-9aa and 32-9bb. - Loans for the repair of dams. Regulations.
Section 32-9c. - Transfer of powers and duties of the Connecticut Development Commission.
Section 32-9d. - Transfer of personnel and properties.
Section 32-9dd. - Transfer of remediated brownfields.
Section 32-9i. - Job incentive grant program for businesses in areas of high unemployment.
Section 32-9k. - Business facilities qualified for job incentive grants.
Section 32-9l. - Determination of grant amounts. Regulations.
Section 32-9n. - Office of Small Business Affairs.
Section 32-9o. - Industrial growth in areas of high unemployment. Legislative determination.
Section 32-9qq. - Business outreach center challenge grants. Eligibility of greenways projects.
Section 32-9tt. - Funding for businesses new to exporting.
Section 32-9u. - Use of North American Industrial Classification codes.
Section 32-9uu. - Program to increase entrepreneurial potential in the inner cities.
Section 32-9vv. - Connecticut Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Coalition.
Section 32-9w. - Evaluation of impact of development project on the environment. Procedure.
Section 32-9ww. - Fuel cell economic development plan. Reports.
Section 32-9xx. - Small Business Advisory Board.
Section 32-9yy. - Connecticut Credit Consortium. Small business assistance account.