Proposed Ban on Minors in Adult Entertainment Clubs

Original title: ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO ADULT ENTERTAINMENT AND MINORS; CREATING SECTION 21-50.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMIDADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROHIBITING ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CLUBS FROM ALLOWING MINORS ON THE PREMISES AT ANY TIME; PROVIDING FOR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE OF USE; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY IN THE UNINCORPORATED AND INCORPORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR MUNICIPAL AND CONCURRENT COUNTY ENFORCEMENT; AMENDING SECTION 8CC-10; PROVIDING FOR CIVIL PENALTIES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE

Record date · May 1, 2018

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What This Bill Does

This proposed Miami-Dade County ordinance would prohibit adult entertainment clubs from allowing anyone under the age of 18 on their premises at any time. It establishes enforcement mechanisms, including civil penalties and the potential revocation of a business's .

Why it matters

If passed, this ordinance would legally bar minors from entering adult entertainment establishments throughout Miami-Dade County, including both , and subject business owners to fines or loss of operating permits for non-compliance.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Adult entertainment club owners

Business owners must restrict access to their premises and face potential loss of operating permits or fines for non-compliance.

Directly affected

Minors

Individuals under 18 are prohibited from entering adult entertainment establishments.

Directly affected

Municipal and County law enforcement

Agencies are granted authority to enforce the new prohibition.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this apply to all businesses in Miami-Dade?

No, it specifically applies to 'adult entertainment clubs'.

What happens if a club is caught allowing a minor inside?

The business may face civil penalties and the potential revocation of its .

Who is responsible for enforcing this rule?

The ordinance provides for both municipal and concurrent county enforcement.

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Proposed Ban on Minors in Adult Entertainment Clubs

This proposed Miami-Dade County ordinance would prohibit adult entertainment clubs from allowing anyone under the age of 18 on their premises at any t

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County-wide Uniformity

The ordinance explicitly mandates applicability in both incorporated and unincorporated areas, ensuring uniform enforcement across the county regardless of municipal boundaries.

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