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Hello

My girlfriend and I are interested in setting up a clips4sale.com store. My question for you is since I'm filming only 1 model for several scenes, do I need her to sign a 2257 and Model Release form for every shot? Or is 1 good enough?

Also is it ok to keep the 2257 records in a PO Box?

We are located in Las Vegas, NV

Thanks

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JD,

The answer depends upon what is contained in your model release form.  You should also note that if the underlying acts in your content are illegal, then the model release is void ab initio (or invalid from the outset).

Assuming you do have a valid model release, and the content has been otherwise produced legally, then you cannot keep the 2257 records in a PO box; they must be kept in a physical office that can be subject to inspection by federal agents.  You can, however, use a third party to maintain those records for you (and to use that third party's location on your compliance statement in your video).  You can check out http://www.2257Sentry.com (my service) as an example.

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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.

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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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BA in Political Science, JD (law degree)

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