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U.S. Forest Service wants to charge $1,500 to take photos on federal wild lands
- byoung2 12y agoPermits would cost up to $1,500, even if someone was taking photos or video with their phone, and fines for shooting without a permit could be as high as $1,000 Wouldn't it be cheaper to just risk the possibility of a $1000 fine for shooting without a permit than to get a $1500 permit upfront?
- a3n 12y agoUnless you want to come back.
- seanflyon 12y ago"up to" The article in unclear, but I am guessing that more professional looking cameras require the more expensive permit.
- byoung2 12y agoSo anyone who would require a $1500 permit should just shoot illegally and risk a $1000 fine, assuming no other legal action besides the fine.
- seanflyon 12y agoMy mistake. I incorrectly parsed this sentence: "Permits would cost up to $1,500, even if someone was taking photos or video with their phone, and fines for shooting without a permit could be as high as $1,000" as Permits would cost up to $1,500. Even if someone was taking photos or video with their phone, fines for shooting without a permit could be as high as $1,000
- wmil 12y agoIt seems like there must be more to the story... But it's fun to imagine the US Forest Service subpoenaing GPS data from Instagram / Facebook whenever they need to raise money.