(a) A local or state public official involved in the granting of a film permit may not require directly or indirectly a charitable donation or any other consideration in exchange for granting, or supporting the granting of, a film permit.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of a local agency to assess impact fees as part of the film permitting process.
(c) A local or state public official who fails to comply with subdivision (a) shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).
(d) The local district attorney, city attorney, or the Attorney General may bring an action pursuant to this section to collect the penalty imposed pursuant to subdivision (b).
(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 220, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)