Any minor to be hired must have this permit before the hiring is official and the work begins. The department will assist the employer through this process once initial contact is made. Through an agreement with the film and TV production industries, AHA is the only animal welfare agency authorized to send representatives to movie or television sets to protect performing animals. Only the AHA may award the official end-credit disclaimers and ratings that certify the welfare of animals used in production. Call the American Humane Association at 800.301.3541.
Regulations affect all talent and modeling agencies operating within Florida.
They must be licensed through the Department of Professional Regulation, 850.488.6021. For the purpose of this section, the City f Orlando and Orange County will be used as examples of how to hire off-duty officers to assist film productions. Determining whether one or more officers will be necessary depends on the impact of the production. Generally, when traffic control, pyrotechnics or crowd control is involved, officers are required. Unless otherwise stipulated, officers must be paid for their services at the completion of the production day.