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Expert: - 1/9/2009


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Hi,

I'm planning on starting my own adult movie production company and have read numerous answers on this site talking about the permits and legal documents I'll need to produce in California. Is there a site where I can get the legal documents such as model release forms and etc? And how do I go about getting the necessary permit to produce adult film in CA?

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Will,

In answering your questions:

1.  Is there a site where I can get the legal documents such as model release forms and etc?

Probably, but i would not recommend betting your business on forms you find online.  Speak to a qualified lawyer, and have them prepared specifically for your business.  I've seen some free forms online, and I would never recommend that my clients use them.

2.  How do I go about getting the necessary permit to produce adult film in CA?

Visit http://www.film.ca.gov/Permits/index.html for information.

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Dan Pepper

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

How to start an adult film business or adult website LEGALLY.

What laws to be concerned about with getting into the adult entertainment industry.

What terms and conditions do you need on your adult website.

How to comply with 18 USC 2257 - the federal record keeping requirements.

What forms and agreements do you need for models and crew.

How to deal with copyright and trademark laws.

Before asking your question, I recommend visiting adultwebsitelawyer.com and requesting a copy of the Top 6 Considerations of Starting an Adult Entertainment Business. You may find your question answered there.

I ALSO DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM MALES INTERESTED IN STARRING IN ADULT FILMS.

Experience

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.

Organizations
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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XBiz World AVN Online

Education/Credentials
BA in Political Science, JD (law degree)

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