Draft chapter 125: Sexually Oriented Business
§ 125.18 Persons Younger Than Eighteen Prohibited
The 2026 draft's § 125.18 beside the current code's § 125.18: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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2. It shall be the duty of the operator of each sexually oriented business to ensure that an attendant is stationed at each public entrance to the sexually oriented business at all times during regular business hours. It shall be the duty of the attendant to prohibit any person under the age of
A. A valid operator’s commercial operator’s or chauffeur’s driver’s license; or
B. A valid personal identification certificate issued by the State reflecting that such person is 18 years of age or older.
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Current code
§ 125.18 Persons Younger Than Eighteen Prohibited
1. It is unlawful to allow a person who is younger than eighteen (18) years of age to enter or be on the premises of a sexually oriented business at any time that the sexually oriented business is open for business.
2. It shall be the duty of the operator of each sexually oriented business to ensure that an attendant is stationed at each public entrance to the sexually oriented business at all times during regular business hours. It shall be the duty of the attendant to prohibit any person under the age of eighteen (18) years from entering the sexually oriented business. It shall be presumed that an attendant knew a person was under the age of 18 unless such attendant asked for and was furnished:
A. A valid operator’s commercial operator’s or chauffeur’s driver’s license; or
B. A valid personal identification certificate issued by the State reflecting that such person is 18 years of age or older.
2026 draft
§ 125.18 Persons Younger Than Eighteen Prohibited
1. It is unlawful to allow a person who is younger than 18 years of age to enter or be on the premises of a sexually oriented business at any time that the sexually oriented business is open for business.
2. It shall be the duty of the operator of each sexually oriented business to ensure that an attendant is stationed at each public entrance to the sexually oriented business at all times during regular business hours. It shall be the duty of the attendant to prohibit any person under the age of 18 years from entering the sexually oriented business. It shall be presumed that an attendant knew a person was under the age of 18 unless such attendant asked for and was furnished:
A. A valid operator’s commercial operator’s or chauffeur’s driver’s license; or
B. A valid personal identification certificate issued by the State reflecting that such person is 18 years of age or older.
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