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.