Porn Industry Regulation

Did you know that the adult film industry is not regulated by the Department of Health Services? Production companies are not mandated to use only actors who provide a current certificate stating they have passed tests for HIV, Hepatitis and a range of STDs. At this time, the industry is self-regulated, with most studios requiring HIV tests, but not requiring tests for other STDs. Then there are the renegade studios that do not require actors to show any proof of a clean bill of health to perform on a set. Joining host Larry Mantle are guests Sharon Mitchell, founder and administrator of AIM, the Adult Industry Medical Health Care Foundation, Tricia Devereaux, performer and DVD Manager for Evil Angel DVD, Dr. Peter Kerndt, Director of the Sexually Transmitted Disease Program for the County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services, and VCA Pictures producer-director Veronica Hart.