Photography and Videography

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the requirements and conditions for allowing photography and videography on department areas. (1) Photography and videography are authorized on department areas without a permit, except a special use permit is required for photography and videography involving: (A) Access during closed hours or to portions of areas closed to public use; (B) Use of an unmanned aerial system (UAS) or drone; (C) Use of a prop, set, or equipment larger than a single person can carry; or (D) The total daily number of people participating with a photographer or videographer for the primary purpose of photography and videography is more than ten (10). (2) Photography and videography specifically exclude the use or placement of a trail and game camera, or another similar device. (3) Photography and videography activities authorized by this rule and meeting the definition of a commercial use as defined in 3 CSR 10-11.111 (except photography or videography classes for pay) are exempt from the permit requirements of 3 CSR 1011.111 for commercial use on department areas. (4) A fee, up to five hundred dollars ($500) each day, may be charged for a special use permit for photography and videography that involves more than twenty-five (25) people or has the potential to harm resources or create user conflict. AUTHORITY: sections 40 and 45 of Art. IV, Mo. Const., and section 252.040, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Dec. 21, 2022, effective July 1, 2023. *Original authority: 252.040, RSMo 1945, amended 1989.