Int 1225-2023

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Film and television production industry study and plan. a. For purposes of this local law, the following terms have the following meanings: Agency. The term "agency" has the same meaning as set forth in section 1-112 of the administrative code of the city of New York. Department. The term "department" means the department of small business services. Mayor's office of media and entertainment. The term "mayor's office of media and entertainment" has the same meaning as set forth in section 3-119.4 of the administrative code of the city of New York. b. The department, in collaboration with the mayor's office of media and entertainment and any other relevant agency, shall conduct a study to measure the negative economic impact of film and television production on local businesses, including loss of revenue due to filming activity. No later than 1 year after the effective date of this local law, the commissioner of small business services shall submit to the mayor and the speaker of the council and post on the department's website a report on the findings of this study. c. The department, in coordination with local businesses and members of the film and television production industry, shall develop a plan to mitigate lost revenue attributable to filming activity. � 2. This local law takes effect immediately. SM LS #1423/6401/11577 8/31/2023 11:32 AM 2 2