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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

May 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

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

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Adult entertainment club owners

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

Minors

Individuals under 18 are prohibited from entering these specific business premises.

Municipal and County law enforcement

Agencies are granted authority to enforce the new prohibition.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

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 .

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

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

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 county-level enforcement.

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County-wide Uniformity

The ordinance explicitly mandates applicability in both incorporated and unincorporated areas, overriding potential municipal variations.

Miami-Dade County

Connected Entities

organizationMiami-Dade CountyMap →
organizationBoard of County CommissionersMap →
locationMiami-Dade County“The jurisdiction where the ordinance would apply.”Map →
otherSection 21-50.1“The new section of the County Code being created.”Map →
otherSection 8CC-10“The existing code section being amended to include civil penalties.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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