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Utah Code § 10-8-41.5

Regulation of sexually oriented business. As used in this section: "Adult service" means dancing, serving food or beverages, modeling, posing, wrestling, singing, reading, talking, listening, or other performances or…

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Regulation of sexually oriented business.

Regulation of sexually oriented business. As used in this section: "Adult service" means dancing, serving food or beverages, modeling, posing, wrestling, singing, reading, talking, listening, or other performances or activities conducted

Section 10-8-41.5

Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(d)

This provision defines “escort service” as a person who furnishes or arranges for an escort to accompany another individual for compensation.

Section 10-8-41.5(1)(d)

Subsection 10-8-41.5(4)(b)

A person charged under this section may not also be charged under Section 76-5d-202 , Engaging in prostitution.

Section 10-8-41.5(4)(b)

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§ 10-8-41.5Regulation of sexually oriented business.Provision

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Regulation of sexually oriented business. As used in this section: "Adult service" means dancing, serving food or beverages, modeling, posing, wrestling, singing, reading, talking, listening, or other performances or activities conducted

Regulation of sexually oriented business. As used in this section: "Adult service" means dancing, serving food or beverages, modeling, posing, wrestling, singing, reading, talking, listening, or other performances or activities conducted by a nude or partially denuded individual for compensation. "Compensation" means: a salary; a fee; a commission; employment; a profit; or other pecuniary gain. "Escort" means a person who, for compensation, dates, socializes with, visits, consorts with, or accompanies another, or offers to date, consort with, socialize with, visit, or accompany another: to a social affair, entertainment, or a place of amusement; or within a place of public or private resort, a business or commercial establishment, or a private quarter. "Escort" does not mean a person who provides business or personal services, including: a licensed private nurse; an aide for the elderly or a person with a disability; a social secretary or similar service personnel whose relationship with a patron is characterized by a contractual relationship having a duration of 12 hours or more and who provides a service not principally characterized as dating or socializing; or a person who provides services such as singing telegrams, birthday greetings, or similar activities that are characterized by an appearance in a public place, contracted for by a party other than the person for whom the service is being performed, and of a duration not to exceed one hour. "Escort service" means any person who furnishes or arranges for an escort to accompany another individual for compensation. "Nude or partially denuded individual" means an individual with any of the following less than completely and opaquely covered: genitals; the pubic region; or a female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola. "Sexually oriented business" means a business at which any nude or partially denuded individual, regardless of whether the nude or partially denuded individual is an employee of the sexually oriented business or an independent contractor, performs any service for compensation. "Sexually oriented business" includes: an escort service; or an adult service. A person employed in a sexually oriented business may not work in a municipality if: the municipality requires that a person employed in a sexually oriented business obtain an individual license; and the person has not obtained an individual license from the municipality. A business entity that conducts a sexually oriented business may not conduct business in a municipality if: the municipality requires that a sexually oriented business obtain a license; and the business entity has not obtained a license from the municipality. A violation of this section by an individual who is at least 18 years old is a class A misdemeanor. A person charged under this section may not also be charged under Section 76-5d-202 , Engaging in prostitution.
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§ 10-8-41.5(1)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)Provision

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As used in this section: "Adult service" means dancing, serving food or beverages, modeling, posing, wrestling, singing, reading, talking, listening, or other performances or activities conducted by a nude or partially denuded individual

As used in this section: "Adult service" means dancing, serving food or beverages, modeling, posing, wrestling, singing, reading, talking, listening, or other performances or activities conducted by a nude or partially denuded individual for compensation. "Compensation" means: a salary; a fee; a commission; employment; a profit; or other pecuniary gain. "Escort" means a person who, for compensation, dates, socializes with, visits, consorts with, or accompanies another, or offers to date, consort with, socialize with, visit, or accompany another: to a social affair, entertainment, or a place of amusement; or within a place of public or private resort, a business or commercial establishment, or a private quarter. "Escort" does not mean a person who provides business or personal services, including: a licensed private nurse; an aide for the elderly or a person with a disability; a social secretary or similar service personnel whose relationship with a patron is characterized by a contractual relationship having a duration of 12 hours or more and who provides a service not principally characterized as dating or socializing; or a person who provides services such as singing telegrams, birthday greetings, or similar activities that are characterized by an appearance in a public place, contracted for by a party other than the person for whom the service is being performed, and of a duration not to exceed one hour. "Escort service" means any person who furnishes or arranges for an escort to accompany another individual for compensation. "Nude or partially denuded individual" means an individual with any of the following less than completely and opaquely covered: genitals; the pubic region; or a female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola. "Sexually oriented business" means a business at which any nude or partially denuded individual, regardless of whether the nude or partially denuded individual is an employee of the sexually oriented business or an independent contractor, performs any service for compensation. "Sexually oriented business" includes: an escort service; or an adult service.
Section 10-8-41.5(1)Verify source
§ 10-8-41.5(1)(a)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(a)Provision

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“Adult service” is defined to include certain performances or activities done by a nude or partially denuded individual for compensation.

"Adult service" means dancing, serving food or beverages, modeling, posing, wrestling, singing, reading, talking, listening, or other performances or activities conducted by a nude or partially denuded individual for compensation.
Section 10-8-41.5(1)(a)Verify source
§ 10-8-41.5(1)(b)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(b)Provision

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"Compensation" means: a salary; a fee; a commission; employment; a profit; or other pecuniary gain.

"Compensation" means: a salary; a fee; a commission; employment; a profit; or other pecuniary gain.
Section 10-8-41.5(1)(b)Verify source
§ 10-8-41.5(1)(b)(i)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(b)(i)Provision

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a salary;

a salary;
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§ 10-8-41.5(1)(b)(ii)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(b)(ii)Provision

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a fee;

a fee;
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§ 10-8-41.5(1)(b)(iii)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(b)(iii)Provision

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a commission;

a commission;
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§ 10-8-41.5(1)(b)(iv)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(b)(iv)Provision

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employment;

employment;
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§ 10-8-41.5(1)(b)(v)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(b)(v)Provision

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a profit; or

a profit; or
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§ 10-8-41.5(1)(b)(vi)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(b)(vi)Provision

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other pecuniary gain.

other pecuniary gain.
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§ 10-8-41.5(1)(c)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(c)Provision

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"Escort" means a person who, for compensation, dates, socializes with, visits, consorts with, or accompanies another, or offers to date, consort with, socialize with, visit, or accompany another: to a social affair, entertainment, or a

"Escort" means a person who, for compensation, dates, socializes with, visits, consorts with, or accompanies another, or offers to date, consort with, socialize with, visit, or accompany another: to a social affair, entertainment, or a place of amusement; or within a place of public or private resort, a business or commercial establishment, or a private quarter. "Escort" does not mean a person who provides business or personal services, including: a licensed private nurse; an aide for the elderly or a person with a disability; a social secretary or similar service personnel whose relationship with a patron is characterized by a contractual relationship having a duration of 12 hours or more and who provides a service not principally characterized as dating or socializing; or a person who provides services such as singing telegrams, birthday greetings, or similar activities that are characterized by an appearance in a public place, contracted for by a party other than the person for whom the service is being performed, and of a duration not to exceed one hour.
Section 10-8-41.5(1)(c)Verify source
§ 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(i)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(i)Provision

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“Escort” is defined as a person who, for compensation, dates, socializes with, visits, consorts with, or accompanies another, or offers to do so, in the listed settings.

"Escort" means a person who, for compensation, dates, socializes with, visits, consorts with, or accompanies another, or offers to date, consort with, socialize with, visit, or accompany another: to a social affair, entertainment, or a place of amusement; or within a place of public or private resort, a business or commercial establishment, or a private quarter.
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§ 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(i)(A)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(i)(A)Provision

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to a social affair, entertainment, or a place of amusement; or

to a social affair, entertainment, or a place of amusement; or
Section 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(i)(A)Verify source
§ 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(i)(B)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(i)(B)Provision

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within a place of public or private resort, a business or commercial establishment, or a private quarter.

within a place of public or private resort, a business or commercial establishment, or a private quarter.
Section 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(i)(B)Verify source
§ 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(ii)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(ii)Provision

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The term “escort” does not include certain service providers, such as licensed private nurses, elder/disability aides, qualifying social secretaries, or short-duration public-place performers.

"Escort" does not mean a person who provides business or personal services, including: a licensed private nurse; an aide for the elderly or a person with a disability; a social secretary or similar service personnel whose relationship with a patron is characterized by a contractual relationship having a duration of 12 hours or more and who provides a service not principally characterized as dating or socializing; or a person who provides services such as singing telegrams, birthday greetings, or similar activities that are characterized by an appearance in a public place, contracted for by a party other than the person for whom the service is being performed, and of a duration not to exceed one hour.
Section 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(ii)Verify source
§ 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(ii)(A)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(ii)(A)Provision

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Refers to a licensed private nurse.

a licensed private nurse;
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§ 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(ii)(B)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(ii)(B)Provision

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an aide for the elderly or a person with a disability;

an aide for the elderly or a person with a disability;
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§ 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(ii)(C)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(ii)(C)Provision

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a social secretary or similar service personnel whose relationship with a patron is characterized by a contractual relationship having a duration of 12 hours or more and who provides a service not principally characterized as dating or

a social secretary or similar service personnel whose relationship with a patron is characterized by a contractual relationship having a duration of 12 hours or more and who provides a service not principally characterized as dating or socializing; or
Section 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(ii)(C)Verify source
§ 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(ii)(D)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(c)(ii)(D)Provision

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Defines a person covered by this subsection as one who provides short, public-appearance services like singing telegrams or birthday greetings, hired by someone other than the recipient and lasting no more than one hour.

a person who provides services such as singing telegrams, birthday greetings, or similar activities that are characterized by an appearance in a public place, contracted for by a party other than the person for whom the service is being performed, and of a duration not to exceed one hour.
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§ 10-8-41.5(1)(d)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(d)Provision

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This provision defines “escort service” as a person who furnishes or arranges for an escort to accompany another individual for compensation.

"Escort service" means any person who furnishes or arranges for an escort to accompany another individual for compensation.
Section 10-8-41.5(1)(d)Verify source
§ 10-8-41.5(1)(e)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(e)Provision

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This provision defines “nude or partially denuded individual.”

"Nude or partially denuded individual" means an individual with any of the following less than completely and opaquely covered: genitals; the pubic region; or a female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola.
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§ 10-8-41.5(1)(e)(i)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(e)(i)Provision

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genitals;

genitals;
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§ 10-8-41.5(1)(e)(ii)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(e)(ii)Provision

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the pubic region; or

the pubic region; or
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§ 10-8-41.5(1)(e)(iii)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(e)(iii)Provision

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a female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola.

a female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola.
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§ 10-8-41.5(1)(f)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(f)Provision

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"Sexually oriented business" means a business at which any nude or partially denuded individual, regardless of whether the nude or partially denuded individual is an employee of the sexually oriented business or an independent contractor,

"Sexually oriented business" means a business at which any nude or partially denuded individual, regardless of whether the nude or partially denuded individual is an employee of the sexually oriented business or an independent contractor, performs any service for compensation. "Sexually oriented business" includes: an escort service; or an adult service.
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§ 10-8-41.5(1)(f)(i)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(f)(i)Provision

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"Sexually oriented business" means a business at which any nude or partially denuded individual, regardless of whether the nude or partially denuded individual is an employee of the sexually oriented business or an independent contractor,

"Sexually oriented business" means a business at which any nude or partially denuded individual, regardless of whether the nude or partially denuded individual is an employee of the sexually oriented business or an independent contractor, performs any service for compensation.
Section 10-8-41.5(1)(f)(i)Verify source
§ 10-8-41.5(1)(f)(ii)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(f)(ii)Provision

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"Sexually oriented business" includes: an escort service; or an adult service.

"Sexually oriented business" includes: an escort service; or an adult service.
Section 10-8-41.5(1)(f)(ii)Verify source
§ 10-8-41.5(1)(f)(ii)(A)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(f)(ii)(A)Provision

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an escort service; or

an escort service; or
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§ 10-8-41.5(1)(f)(ii)(B)Subsection 10-8-41.5(1)(f)(ii)(B)Provision

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an adult service.

an adult service.
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§ 10-8-41.5(2)Subsection 10-8-41.5(2)Provision

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A person employed in a sexually oriented business may not work in a municipality when the municipality requires an individual license and the person has not obtained one.

A person employed in a sexually oriented business may not work in a municipality if: the municipality requires that a person employed in a sexually oriented business obtain an individual license; and the person has not obtained an individual license from the municipality.
Section 10-8-41.5(2)Verify source
§ 10-8-41.5(2)(a)Subsection 10-8-41.5(2)(a)Provision

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The municipality requires a person employed in a sexually oriented business to obtain an individual license.

the municipality requires that a person employed in a sexually oriented business obtain an individual license; and
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§ 10-8-41.5(2)(b)Subsection 10-8-41.5(2)(b)Provision

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Applies when the person has not obtained an individual license from the municipality.

the person has not obtained an individual license from the municipality.
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§ 10-8-41.5(3)Subsection 10-8-41.5(3)Provision

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A business entity conducting a sexually oriented business may not do business in a municipality when the municipality requires a license and the entity has not obtained one.

A business entity that conducts a sexually oriented business may not conduct business in a municipality if: the municipality requires that a sexually oriented business obtain a license; and the business entity has not obtained a license from the municipality.
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§ 10-8-41.5(3)(a)Subsection 10-8-41.5(3)(a)Provision

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The municipality may require a sexually oriented business to obtain a license.

the municipality requires that a sexually oriented business obtain a license; and
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§ 10-8-41.5(3)(b)Subsection 10-8-41.5(3)(b)Provision

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The business entity has not obtained a municipal license.

the business entity has not obtained a license from the municipality.
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§ 10-8-41.5(4)Subsection 10-8-41.5(4)Provision

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A violation of this section by an adult (18 or older) is a class A misdemeanor, and a person charged under this section may not also be charged under the prostitution statute cited here.

A violation of this section by an individual who is at least 18 years old is a class A misdemeanor. A person charged under this section may not also be charged under Section 76-5d-202 , Engaging in prostitution.
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§ 10-8-41.5(4)(a)Subsection 10-8-41.5(4)(a)Provision

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A violation of this section by an individual aged at least 18 is a class A misdemeanor.

A violation of this section by an individual who is at least 18 years old is a class A misdemeanor.
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§ 10-8-41.5(4)(b)Subsection 10-8-41.5(4)(b)Provision

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A person charged under this section may not also be charged under Section 76-5d-202 , Engaging in prostitution.

A person charged under this section may not also be charged under Section 76-5d-202 , Engaging in prostitution.
Section 10-8-41.5(4)(b)Verify source

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