Premiere Permits and Fees

RCNY tit. 43, ch. 8

in effect

43 RCNY § 8-01 Premiere Permits Relating to Certain Entertainment Events.

§ 8-01 Premiere Permits Relating to Certain Entertainment Events. The Film Office is authorized to issue Premiere Permits in connection with certain entertainment events held in New York City. These include entertainment events associated with movie premieres, theatre openings, and other similar events held with respect to films, television programs, commercials, and radio productions. (Amended City Record 12/1/2023, eff. 12/31/2023)

43 RCNY § 8-02 Definitions.

§ 8-02 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) “Sponsor” or “applicant” means the person named in an application for a Premiere Permit. (b) “Extra large event” means an event (1) for which there is an anticipated attendance of 5,000 or more people; and (2) that has an extensive impact on the surrounding community and/or on vehicular/pedestrian traffic, in that they include obstructions or structures such as any temporary platforms, bleachers, reviewing stands, outdoor bandstands or similar structures, or tents or canopies that require a Department of Buildings permit. This may involve, but is not limited to, significant coordination by other City agencies, including permitting agencies; a large and/or complicated permitting role by the Department of Buildings; full closure of streets and/or sidewalks; and extensive coordination among the Film Office, the Office of Citywide Events Coordination and Management (“CECM”), the Police Department, the Fire Department, and other City agencies as appropriate. (c) “Large event” means an event (1) for which there is an anticipated attendance of fewer than 5,000 people; and (2) that has an extensive impact on the surrounding community and/or on vehicular/pedestrian traffic, in that they include obstructions or structures such as any temporary platforms, bleachers, reviewing stands, outdoor bandstands or similar structures, or tents or canopies that require a Department of Buildings permit. This may involve, but is not limited to, coordination by other City agencies, including permitting agencies; full closure of streets and/or sidewalks; and coordination among the Film Office, CECM, and other City agencies as appropriate. (d) “Medium event” means an event (1) for which there is an anticipated attendance of fewer than 1,500 people; and (2) that has an impact on pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic and may include the presence of an obstruction such as a press riser, stage, table, or other structure. Such events require coordination among the Film Office, CECM, the Police Department, and the Department of Transportation, but would require minimal involvement of the Department of Buildings or the Fire Department. (e) “Small event” means an event (1) for which there is an anticipated attendance of fewer than 1,000 people; and (2) that has moderate impact on pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic. Such events require some degree of coordination among the Film Office, the Department of Transportation, and the Police Department. (f) “Extra small event” means an event (1) for which there is an anticipated attendance of fewer than 500 people; and (2) that has low or no impact on pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic. Such events require little or no coordination among the Film Office and other City agencies. (g) “Film Office” means the office or division of an agency with authority to issue permits pursuant to 43 RCNY Chapter 8 formerly known as the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting. (Amended City Record 12/1/2023, eff. 12/31/2023)

43 RCNY § 8-03 Fees.

§ 8-03 Fees. (a) The Film Office shall determine which fee category is appropriate for a proposed event. Fees are based on the City resources required as determined by the anticipated attendance at events to be held and extent of the impact on City property, and permits will authorize activities including, for example, the placement of a “red carpet”, the setting aside of a “limousine lane”, or the siting of a tent or other structure. Fees shall be non-refundable, and payment must accompany each application for a Premiere Permit as follows: (1) For an extra large event: $24,000.00. (2) For a large event: $14,000.00. (3) For a medium event: $5,000.00. (4) For a small event: $2,750.00. (5) For an extra small event: $450.00. (b) Each premiere permit shall list any approved limousine lane closures and approved items, which may include, but are not limited to, a red carpet, press pen, generators, lights, and tents. (Amended City Record 12/1/2023, eff. 12/31/2023)

43 RCNY § 8-04 Processing of Premiere Permits.

§ 8-04 Processing of Premiere Permits. (a) Applications for Premiere Permits must be submitted to the Film Office on forms prescribed by the Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, together with proof of insurance, pursuant to 43 RCNY § 8-06, no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the event. The sponsor or applicant must promptly provide additional information necessary to evaluate the application upon request of the Film Office. (b) The Film Office shall review the application for a Premiere Permit to determine if there are conflicting scheduled activities. The Film Office may consult with other City agencies on the feasibility and logistics of resolving such conflicts. The Film Office may require the sponsor or applicant to modify its permit application to avoid or mitigate its impact on conflicting activities. (c) The Film Office shall have the authority to deny an application, to condition the approval of an application, or to revoke a Premiere Permit, based on one or more of the following reasons: (1) The sponsor or applicant failed to make payment of the application fee; (2) The sponsor or applicant failed to present proof of insurance and proof that all necessary and proper licenses, permits or authorizations have been received; (3) The sponsor or applicant requested a date and time that was previously requested by another applicant; (4) Conditions exist that may pose a danger or a threat to participants, onlookers, or the general public; (5) The Film Office has concluded, based on specific information, that the applicant is unlikely to comply with the material terms of the requested permit, laws, or rules; (6) The sponsor or applicant failed to comply with a condition imposed on a permit issued previously to the sponsor or applicant; (7) Any of the City or other government agencies which were notified of the Premiere Permit application had reason to raise objections regarding the permit request; (8) The proposed activity, when considered in conjunction with other proposed activities, would produce an excessive burden on the community, City services or City personnel; or (9) Approval of the application is not in the best interest of the City for reasons that may include, but are not limited to, honesty, integrity or financial responsibility of the sponsor or applicant. (Amended City Record 12/1/2023, eff. 12/31/2023)

43 RCNY § 8-05 Non-Transferability.

§ 8-05 Non-Transferability. A Premiere Permit may not be transferred. (Added City Record 12/1/2023, eff. 12/31/2023)

43 RCNY § 8-06 Indemnification and Insurance.

§ 8-06 Indemnification and Insurance. (a) In connection with operations performed by or on behalf of the permittee under a Premiere Permit, the permittee must (i) protect persons and property from damage, loss, or injury (including death) and (ii) defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, including its officials and employees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, from all claims, losses, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees. (b) A permittee must maintain, during the entire course of its operations, commercial general liability insurance that (1) has a limit of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence; provided, however, that the Film Office may require a higher minimum limit of insurance based on the risk of bodily injury, property damage, or both arising from factors including, but not limited to, the projected attendance, the location of the activity, and the nature of the activity; (2) provides coverage at least as broad as provided by the most recently issued Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CG 00 01; (3) is occurrence based (not claims-made); (4) includes a policy provision or endorsement covering the City of New York, including its officials and employees, as an additional insured with coverage at least as broad as coverage provided by ISO form CG 20 26 or ISO form CG 20 12; and (5) is issued by a company that may lawfully issue the policy and has an A.M. Best rating of at least A-/VII, a Standard and Poor’s rating of at least A, a Moody’s Investors Service rating of at least A3, a Fitch Ratings rating of at least A-, or a similar rating by any other nationally recognized statistical organization acceptable to the City. (c) A sponsor or applicant must provide proof of such insurance prior to the issuance of a Premiere Permit by submitting a Certificate of Insurance in a form acceptable to the Commissioner certifying compliance with the foregoing requirements, accompanied by a duly executed Certification by Broker or Agent in the form required by the New York City Law Department and the specific endorsement or policy language by which the City of New York, including its officials and employees, has been made an Additional Insured. (d) Acceptance by the Commissioner of any purported proof of insurance shall not be deemed to constitute a waiver of the permittee’s obligation to ensure that insurance fully consistent with these requirements is maintained, and the permittee shall be liable to the City of New York, including its officials and employees, for any failure to do so. (Added City Record 12/1/2023, eff. 12/31/2023)

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