Adult Film Industry Act Public Health Regulation

Los Angeles County enacted an ordinance to improve safety for workers in the adult film industry. Effective December 14, 2012, the Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act requires adult film producers filming in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, or in cities that have adopted the Los Angeles County Health and Safety Code, Title 11, Chapter 11.39, to obtain an Adult Film Production Public Health Permit.

The Act requires the use of condoms and the implementation of additional safety measures as a condition of any County film permit issued for the production of an adult film. These requirements are intended to minimize the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and are enforced by the Department of Public Health (DPH).

Public Health Investigation Administration has been designated to implement the permitting process and enforce the Act.

As part of the permitting process, producers must provide documentation demonstrating completion of Cal/OSHA-approved bloodborne pathogen training appropriate for adult film industry operations for owners, company principals, management-level employees, and film directors. Producers must also submit a Cal/OSHA-approved Exposure Control Plan (ECP) describing measures implemented to minimize employee risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

The public health permit must be displayed at the filming location(s) and visible to performers at all times. Condoms must be used for any acts of vaginal or anal sexual intercourse.

The Act authorizes the Department of Public Health (DPH) to take appropriate measures to enforce these requirements as a condition of permit issuance.

For questions, complaints, or to apply for a permit, please email DPH-PHIAdmin@ph.lacounty.gov.

Authority

Los Angeles County Health and Safety Code, Title 11, Chapter 11.39

California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Sections 3203 and 5192