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Monday, August 27, 2012

Florida Laws

The state constitution allows for freedom of speech, a trial by jury, and pregnant pigs to not be confined in cages
Doors of all public buildings must open outwards.
It is illegal to sell your children.
Women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner.
If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.
Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.
Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.
When having sex, only the missionary position is legal.
Penalty for horse theft is death by hanging.
In Big Pine Key - It is illegal to molest a Key deer.
In Daytona Beach - Owning a flower pot with water in it that isn't capable of draining is considered a public nuisance.
In Destin - It is illegal to drive over graves in a cemetery.
In Miami Beach - Persons face up to thirty days in jail for selling oranges on the sidewalk.
In Sarasota - You may not catch crabs.
In Tampa - Women may not expose their breasts Stop overpaying for ink. Get Eco-Friendly Refill Kits and Accessories for less at Carrot Ink today! while performing "topless dancing".
http://www.weirdfacts.com/weird-state-laws/28-weird-florida.html

Movie & TV Production Spotlight 
2010-2011: 43 key projects were filmed in the state, including 28 films and 15 TV series. Movies include: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, 
Magic Mike, Rock of Ages, The Unbroken, Dolphin Tale, I am Number Four, and Transformers: Dark of the Moon. TV includes: The Glades, Pitchmen, Tough Love, Charlie's Angels, Burn Notice, Basketball Wives, and Operation Wild.
Production Incentive: 
Florida's production incentives include a cash rebate program on in-state expenditures. There are 4 queues: 1) films, TV, commercials, or music videos with expenditures in excess of $650,000 receive a 15%-22% rebate: 2) multiple commercials or music videos with minimum combined expenditures of $500,000 and a $100,000 per project minimum receive a 15%-20% rebate; 3) indies spending $100,000-$625,000 receive a 15%-17% rebate; and 4) digital media projects receive a 10% rebate.
http://www.mpaa.org/policy/state-by-state

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