February 22, 2016 | The Biz
California says no to mandatory condoms in porn ... for now
Late last week, California’s Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board voted 3-2 against new rules for the production of adult films.
Had the proposed regulations passed, not only would condoms be required in all porn shoots taking place in the state, but also "barrier protection for eyes, skin, mouth and mucous membranes" would have to be used. Adult industry representatives feared this meant they would have to film scenes with dental dams and goggles.
The regulations are the brainchild of Michael Weinstein, head of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation [AHF].
Weinstein released a statement against the decision: “We are disappointed that the Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board failed to complete this years-long process, an action today that would have resulted in improved worker safety for adult film workers in California, but thank them for their work on this over the past six years.
"We are announcing today that we will immediately file a new petition with Cal/OSHA on this important health measure."
“These regulations were based in stigma rather than science and would have severely hurt adult performers,” argued Eric Paul Leue, executive director of adult entertainment trade group Free Speech Coalition [FSC]. “We look forward to working with Cal/OSHA on sensible regulation that respects performers' choices.”
Leue said that the next big fight, also initiated by the AHF, is “The California Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act” which will be part of a statewide vote during the fall elections.
“Now we face a larger battle, which would seek to replicate and amplify the worst parts of the regulations,” he said. “In fact, the ballot initiative allows private citizens to sue adult performers who do not use condoms, and would drive a legal industry underground where performers would be less safe.
“This idea — that private citizens can sue adult performers because of actions they disapprove of is outrageous, and would not be permitted in any other sector of our society. We will fight this, and this too, we will win.”
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