What? This is one of the more foolish decrees Ive seen. Was there any public discussion on this policy? Liz Close, Wilderness Director for the Forest Service, said that this law does not violate the first amendment or the freedom of the press, because the agency makes an exception for “breaking news”, such as rescues, forest fires or environmental disasters. In those rare situations a permit will not be needed for anyone to take pictures or video. In addition to paying for the permit, applicants will also need to submit their work for supervisors at the Forest Service to review, so it can be decided whether or not their media organization “shares the goals” of the government agency. The new laws are expected to be finalized this November. Read more at thefreethoughtproject/agency-impose-1000-fine-unlicensed-photos-nature/#2WEodC9phw7BuL2Q.99
Posted on: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 18:41:06 +0000
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