Operating in the state of georgia - GoFuckYourself.com

nismonotmugen · 12-19-2008, 02:01 PM

I've just moved here from California to sandy springs. I was interested in shooting content and operating a site in this state. Where would I find more info about operating in georgia? is that even legal here? What legal issues would i run into.

RevTKS69 · 12-19-2008, 04:52 PM

My understanding that California, Florida, and now the state of New Hampshire are the only states where it is legal to shoot adult content.

I'm sure there are folks on here who have much more info, figured this might help a bit.

pornguy · 12-22-2008, 08:53 AM

Not sure if Florida is included in that or not.

Talk with an attorney.

Khesser · 12-23-2008, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismonotmugen

I've just moved here from California to sandy springs. I was interested in shooting content and operating a site in this state. Where would I find more info about operating in georgia? is that even legal here? What legal issues would i run into.

Hey hit me up on ICQ or email me and I'll get you in touch with a Georgia lawyer that specializes in the adult industry.

Kevin

CIVMatt · 12-23-2008, 01:12 PM

Talk to an attorney, pornguy is right, RevTKS69 is an idiot, and usually it'll come down to your county not your state for those silly little laws.

RevTKS69 · 12-23-2008, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CIVMatt

Talk to an attorney, pornguy is right, RevTKS69 is an idiot, and usually it'll come down to your county not your state for those silly little laws.

Damn, that's harsh. You have a point, though. My post wasn't as well thought out as it could have been, but I didn't think telling him to 'get a lawyer' would help much because either he doesn't have the cash or just wants some general information.

As for your county vs. state laws comment, you're out in left field. Producers of adult content are protected from arrest throughout the STATE of California due to court rulings in that STATE. I understood that New Hampshire has enacted some legal protection in that state, but I haven't researched the specifics. Florida, it turns out, generally just turns a blind eye to porn producers and so it is a 'produce at your own risk' environment. But don't tell any of the thriving porn production houses in Florida, it might upset them.

In most other states, producing porn is considered the equivalent of prostitution, paying someone to have sex, and will get you arrested...please see below for some formal info:

-------------------
Procuring or pandering is the facilitation or provision of a prostitute in the arrangement of a sex act with a customer. Pimps are known under the law as procurers. Examples of procuring include:

* bringing a prostitute into a country for the purpose of soliciting sex
* operating a prostitution business,
* transporting a prostitute to the location of their arrangement, etc.

Criminal laws forbidding the procurement of prostitutes also would outlaw the importuning of the customer.

Pandering is one form of procuring. In most places where prostitution is illegal, so is procuring, whether the relationship between the procurer and prostitute is formal or informal.
-------------------

California law currently protects porn producers from pandering issues.

As for counties, that's where 'obscenity' charges would be weighed based on 'community standards.' But obscenity relates to distribution or performance or public display, not production.

Now, if I had asked him what caliber gun he was going to use to shoot the 'porn' or if it was even 'porn' huntin' season...you could have just called me a redneck.

neb · 12-23-2008, 06:35 PM

Kerri Hand in Lilburn (lawyer) can answer your questions

pornlaw · 12-24-2008, 01:34 AM

I would be very careful producing content in Georgia. California and New Hampshire are the only states where hardcore content production is considered a protected First Amendment right. It might be considered prostitution/pandering to shoot in Georgia.

boudoir · 01-02-2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevTKS69

Now, if I had asked him what caliber gun he was going to use to shoot the 'porn' or if it was even 'porn' huntin' season...you could have just called me a redneck.

I find hunting bush hogs to be a fine challenge!

boudoir · 01-02-2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pornlaw

I would be very careful producing content in Georgia. California and New Hampshire are the only states where hardcore content production is considered a protected First Amendment right. It might be considered prostitution/pandering to shoot in Georgia.

I'm in Tennessee... and so far have not produced any images of "an actual human being engaged in actual or simulated sexually explicit conduct...."

neb · 01-06-2009, 10:09 AM

Most of my life in Atlanta, now in Memphis. I know several sites and clips4sale stores that produce content in Georgia. I also know a few in Tennessee.

neb · 01-06-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pornlaw

I would be very careful producing content in Georgia. California and New Hampshire are the only states where hardcore content production is considered a protected First Amendment right. It might be considered prostitution/pandering to shoot in Georgia.

And in Gwinnett County, Ga. I wouldnt be surprised if they threw rico at you for it. I believe Melissa Wolf was fined $150K for what boils down to prostitution.

12-19-2008, 02:01 PM	#1
nismonotmugen Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 155	Operating in the state of georgia I've just moved here from California to sandy springs. I was interested in shooting content and operating a site in this state. Where would I find more info about operating in georgia? is that even legal here? What legal issues would i run into.

12-19-2008, 04:52 PM	#2
RevTKS69 Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Texas Posts: 231	Not an expert here My understanding that California, Florida, and now the state of New Hampshire are the only states where it is legal to shoot adult content. I'm sure there are folks on here who have much more info, figured this might help a bit. __________________ www.sexyschiava.com - Amateur BDSM www.adultblogreview.com - Starting a new review site, positions available

12-22-2008, 08:53 AM	#3
pornguy Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Homeless Posts: 62,911	Not sure if Florida is included in that or not. Talk with an attorney. __________________ PornGuy skype me pornguy_epic AmateurDough The Hottes Shemales online! TChicks.com \| Angeles Cid \| Mariana Cordoba \| MAILERS WELCOME!

12-23-2008, 01:12 PM	#5
CIVMatt Amateur Pimpin Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 13,075	Talk to an attorney, pornguy is right, RevTKS69 is an idiot, and usually it'll come down to your county not your state for those silly little laws. __________________ Make easy money with Webcams

12-23-2008, 06:35 PM	#7
neb Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 175	Lawyer Kerri Hand in Lilburn (lawyer) can answer your questions __________________ NEB

12-24-2008, 01:34 AM	#8
pornlaw Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,857	I would be very careful producing content in Georgia. California and New Hampshire are the only states where hardcore content production is considered a protected First Amendment right. It might be considered prostitution/pandering to shoot in Georgia. __________________ Michael www.AdultBizLaw.com

01-06-2009, 10:09 AM	#11
neb Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 175	Most of my life in Atlanta, now in Memphis. I know several sites and clips4sale stores that produce content in Georgia. I also know a few in Tennessee. __________________ NEB