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Robbie - it's not the 1980s anymore. I've been in the meetings with Dan & CalOSHA and have also attended the CalOSHA hearings. I've also had numerous meetings with LA County with Dan and with other producers. And I've represented producers busted for shooting without a film permit in the criminal courts. This isn't a witch hunt. This isn't a set up.
For the most part no one wants to enforce these Measurre B. LA County Health really isn't interested in "busting" porn production. Matter of fact they have terminated all inspections under Measure B.
As for CalOSHA there is a vocal minority that would like to see condoms used for every sex act but they have also told us that they are willing to discuss variances to the current regs. They understand porn is here to stay but they also understand that since it's a legitimate industry it falls under their regulatory ability. And therefore they are going to inspect sets and insure that employee safety laws are being adhered to.
It's not the govt that the industry has to be concerned with its AHF. They are the ones pushing the inspections, the new legislation and the fines. LAPD doesn't care about condoms. They just care about film permits. LA County Health stopped all condom inspections. And CalOSHA hasn't hassled a single producer in LA that is trying to comply. And I represent more than half of the producers in LA that have secured permits.
If you want to identify who the enemy of the industry is - it's AHF. They are the ones driving all of this.
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