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Expert: - 4/26/2008


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I read where you wrote, "there are no agencies in GA."
Why is that? What are the laws in Georgia? If I wanted to start a porn film business in Georgia, is it illegal?
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks

Answer
I don't believe I ever wrote that there are no agencies in GA - there may be, but I'm not familiar with any.

The only state in the country in which it is affirmatively legal to produce pornography is California.  In every other state, you run the risk of charges of obscenity, pandering, solicitation of prostitution, and others.  

This is not to say that you can't start an adult film business in Georgia, but you would need to carefully abide by the laws I identify above to minimize your risk of prostitution.  There is no guarantee that you won't violate these laws if you do film, however.  It's extremely important to have a qualified lawyer guide you through the process to give you the best chances of staying legal.

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Lawyer representing adult industry businesses and entertainers, and can answer questions related to:

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I have been practicing law since 1994, and have represented numerous businesses and entertainers in the adult entertainment industry as the managing member of Pepper Law Group, LLC, at adultwebsitelawyer.com. My firm also operates 2257Sentry, one of the industry's leading 18 USC 2257 custodian record keeping services for producers of adult content.

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Free Speech Coalition, Frequent speaker at adult industry events including the Internext Expo and Exxxotica New York; interviewed in AVN Online; regular contributor to XBiz World

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