Chapter 9.20
NUDE DANCING

Sections:

9.20.01    Nude dancing.

9.20.02    Definitions.

9.20.03    Penalties.

9.20.01 Nude dancing.

It is prohibited and unlawful for any person to perform or engage in, or for any licensee, business owner or establishment operator, manager or agent of the above to permit, any person, employee, entertainer or patron to perform or engage in any live act, demonstration, dance or exhibition on the premises of a licensed business or establishment which:

(a) Shows his or her genitals, pubic area, vulva, anus, anal cleft or cleavage with less than a fully opaque covering; or

(b) Shows any portion of the female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola; or

(c) Shows the covered male genitals in a discernibly turgid state. (Ord. 772 § 1)

9.20.02 Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

“Establishment” means any establishment, incorporated or unincorporated business within the City of Baxter Springs, state of Kansas, and/or any establishment or place of business open to the public or private members within the corporate limits of Baxter Springs, Kansas.

“Licensed establishment” means any establishment which is allowed a cereal malt beverage license by the City of Baxter Springs, state of Kansas.

“Licensee” means the holder of a cereal malt beverage license, liquor license or other license regarding alcoholic beverages granted by the City of Baxter Springs, Kansas, or the state of Kansas. (Ord. 772 § 2)

9.20.03 Penalties.

Any person, partnership or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not less than $200.00 nor more than $2,500 per occurrence. Prosecution of such violations shall be conducted in the manner provided by law for the prosecution of misdemeanor violations of state laws. (Ord. 772 § 3)