Journalists (videographers) rights at public meetings
I was recently videotaping a
workshop for the Public Utilities
Companies in my state and was told
I needed written permission from all
there. I was also told I needed to
give them at least a weeks notice.
As these meetings are not in a court
setting, do they have the right to
kick me out?
Re: Journalists (videographers) rights at public meetings
This doesn't sound right. California has a "Government in the Sunshine" law that requires that meetings be open to the public, media, etc.
Some research might be required, so you'll want to hire a lawyer to clarify this issue before you go back to the agency in question.
IF the meetings in question are of Private Companies, rather than a government agency or body, the law is different. You probably DO have to get consent from all who will be videotaped... but the 1 week notice is not law, merely a company's internal policy. (which they CAN enforce)
