Feds Now Demand You Buy A $1500 Permit To Take Pics In Wilderness Areas

[ShootSpeeders]

Another case of bureaucrats writing laws, something the constitution says only congress can do. "All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states".

Forest Service says media needs photography permit in wilderness areas alarming First Amendment advocates OregonLive.com

September 23, 2014
The U.S. Forest Service has tightened restrictions on media coverage in vast swaths of the country's wild lands, requiring reporters to pay for a permit and get permission before shooting a photo or video in federally designated wilderness areas.

Under rules being finalized in November, a reporter who met a biologist, wildlife advocate or whistleblower alleging neglect in any of the nation's 100 million acres of wilderness would first need special approval to shoot photos or videos even on an iPhone.

Permits cost up to $1,500, says Forest Service spokesman Larry Chambers, and reporters who don't get a permit could face fines up to $1,000.

First Amendment advocates say the rules ignore press freedoms and are so vague they'd allow the Forest Service to grant permits only to favored reporters shooting videos for positive stories

 

[Delta4Embassy]

Clear violation of the 1st Amendment that'll be smashed in court.

 

[Dot Com]

Clear violation of the 1st Amendment that'll be smashed in court.

you're going on one source from one of the few overt racists on this forum? Good luck w/ that

 

[QuickHitCurepon]

What are they hiding?

 

[HenryBHough]

I'll bet a $50 campaign contribution would "earn" a permit several times faster than might the $1500 permit application takes to complete.

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

What are they hiding?

Could be the disruption caused could impact the Eco system there. Might actually be legit.

 

[depotoo]

Is the Washington Post good enough for you? It would be needed even if taking a pic with your cell phone.
The U.S. Forest Service Wants to Fine You 1 000 for Taking Pictures in the Forest - Esquire
U.S. Forest Service wants to charge 1 500 to take photos on federal wild lands - The Washington Post

Clear violation of the 1st Amendment that'll be smashed in court.

you're going on one source from one of the few overt racists on this forum? Good luck w/ that

 

[QuickHitCurepon]

Those dollars could add up if they enforce the law liberally.

 

[QuickHitCurepon]

Why spend $1,500 for a permit, when the fine is $1,000?

Permits cost up to $1,500, says Forest Service spokesman Larry Chambers, and reporters who don't get a permit could face fines up to $1,000.

 

[hjmick]

You all understand that the thread title is a lie, right? They're not talking about you or me, they're talking about the media and people who would use the opportunity for financial gain. You guys got that, right?

 

[daws101]

You all understand that the thread title is a lie, right? They're not talking about you or me, they're talking about the media and people who would use the opportunity for financial gain. You guys got that, right?

shhh.... facts just fuck them up.