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ESCORT SERVICES

Colorado Springs City Code ch. 2, art. 3, pt. 6
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Colorado Springs City Code § 2.3.601 DEFINITIONS

2.3.601: DEFINITIONS: ESCORT: Any person who for a salary, fee, tip, commission, hire, profit or other consideration makes oneself available to the public for the purpose of accompanying another person for companionship, or agreeing or offering to privately model lingerie or to perform private erotic dancing for another person. ESCORT BUREAU: Any business, agency or person who, for a salary, fee, tip, commission, hire, profit or other consideration, furnishes, offers to furnish, advertises to furnish or arranges for persons to accompany other persons for companionship, or who, for a salary, fee, tip, commission, hire, profit or other consideration furnishes, offers to furnish, advertises to furnish or arranges for persons to model lingerie privately or perform private erotic dancing for another person. ESCORT BUREAU RUNNER: Any person who, for a salary, fee, tip, commission, hire, profit or other consideration, acts in the capacity of an agent for an escort bureau by contacting or meeting with escort patrons whether or not the person is employed by the escort bureau or by another business or is self-employed. ESCORT PATRON: Any person who has attained the age of eighteen (18) years or more or any person under the age of eighteen (18) for whom the parent or legal guardian consents in writing, who seeks the services of an escort, escort bureau or escort service runner. LICENSED PREMISES: Any discrete, identifiable location at which a licensed activity is permitted and, in fact, is conducted under the authority of any one license. SPECIFIED ANATOMICAL AREAS: A. Less than completely and opaquely covered: human genitals, pubic region, buttocks and female breast below a point above the top of the areola. B. Human male genitals in a discernible turgid state even if completely and opaquely covered. SPECIFIED SEXUAL ACTIVITIES: Acts, simulated acts, exhibitions, representations, depictions or descriptions of: A. Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal. B. Fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttocks or female breast. C. Intrusion, however slight, of any object, any part of an animal's body or any part of a person's body into the genital or anal openings of any person's body or into the body of an animal. D. Cunnilingus, fellatio, anilingus, masturbation, bestiality, lewd exhibition of genitals or of an excretory function. E. Flagellation, mutilation or torture for purposes of sexual arousal, gratification or abuse. (Ord. 99-90; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 14-74)

Colorado Springs City Code § 2.3.602 LICENSES REQUIRED; TRANSFERABILITY

2.3.602: LICENSES REQUIRED; TRANSFERABILITY: A. Escort: It shall be unlawful for any person to hold oneself out as an escort to the public, accept compensation as an escort or conduct escort services or activities without first obtaining a valid identity card and a license. B. Escort Bureau: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or manage an escort bureau without first obtaining a valid identity card and a license. C. Escort Bureau Runner: It shall be unlawful for any person to represent oneself as an escort bureau runner, accept compensation as an escort bureau runner, or conduct escort bureau runner services or activities without first obtaining a valid identity card and a license. D. Separate Licenses Required: Every escort or escort bureau runner must obtain a separate and distinct license for each escort bureau for which they are employed, including self- employment. E. Transferability: No license issued or renewed under this part may be transferred or assigned, with or without consideration, without the consent of the Deputy Licensing Officer. (Ord. 99-90; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 14-74)

Colorado Springs City Code § 2.3.603 FEES; TERM

2.3.603: FEES; TERM: Fees shall be as established by City Council under article 1, part 5 of this chapter. Fees shall not be refundable for any reason. All escort licenses shall expire one year from the date of issue. (Ord. 99-90; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 14-74)

Colorado Springs City Code § 2.3.604 CONFORMANCE TO LAW REQUIRED

2.3.604: CONFORMANCE TO LAW REQUIRED: All licenses issued pursuant to this part must comply with the provisions of the Colorado Escort Service Code, article 25.5, title 12, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended. (Ord. 99-90; Ord. 01-42)

Colorado Springs City Code § 2.3.605 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS; RENEWAL

2.3.605: APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS; RENEWAL: A. License Application: In addition to those matters required by section 2.1.403 of this chapter, every application for a license under this part shall contain the residence address of the applicant and each principal and managing agent for the five (5) years prior to the date of the application. B. Age Restrictions: 1. No individual shall be issued a license as an escort or as an escort bureau runner unless that person: a. Has attained eighteen (18) years of age; b. Is a resident of the State of Colorado. 2. No person shall be issued a license as an escort bureau, and no person other than an individual shall be issued a license as an escort bureau runner unless: a. If an individual, the individual has attained the age of eighteen (18) years and is a resident of the State of Colorado for six (6) weeks immediately prior to the submission of the application; or b. If a partnership or limited partnership, all partners have attained the age of eighteen (18) years and are residents of the State of Colorado for six (6) weeks immediately prior to the submission of the application; or c. If a corporation, all the directors and officers have attained the age of eighteen (18) years and are residents of the State of Colorado for six (6) weeks immediately prior to the submission of the application; and d. If a corporation, the corporation is qualified with the Secretary of State to do business in Colorado or is incorporated under the laws of Colorado. C. Identity Card And License Required: No escort bureau or escort bureau runner shall employ the services of any person who has not obtained a valid identity card and license. D. Renewal Application: All renewal applications for licenses issued under the provisions of this ordinance must be submitted no less than forty five (45) days prior to the expiration date of the license. The City Clerk's Office is not authorized to accept any renewal application filed after this deadline. Licensees failing to file a renewal application prior to this deadline shall be required to apply for a new license. E. Criminal History: In addition to any other criteria contained in this General Licensing Code, the applicant's or licensee's criminal history, any conviction or guilty plea to a charge based upon acts of dishonesty, fraud, deceit, violence, weapons, substance abuse or narcotics, sexual misconduct or prostitution related misconduct of any kind, regardless of the jurisdiction in which the act was committed, may be considered in a decision to grant, renew, revoke or suspend the license. F. Criminal History Record: In the event the Deputy Licensing Officer takes into consideration information concerning the applicant's or licensee's criminal history record, the Deputy Licensing Officer shall also consider any information provided by the applicant or licensee regarding the criminal history record, including, but not limited to, evidence of mitigating factors, rehabilitation, character references and educational achievements, especially those items pertaining to the period of time between the applicant's last criminal conviction and the consideration of the application for a license or renewal. (Ord. 99-90; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 14-74)

Colorado Springs City Code § 2.3.606 INSPECTIONS

2.3.606: INSPECTIONS: The Police Department and the City Clerk's Office may make an inspection of each licensed escort bureau to determine compliance with the provisions of this part. The Police Department or City Clerk's Office shall inspect the premises and/or records at any reasonable time during the hours of operation or apparent activity. It shall be unlawful for any escort bureau to refuse entry and/or inspection. (Ord. 99-90; Ord. 01-42)

Colorado Springs City Code § 2.3.607 DISPLAY OF LICENSE

2.3.607: DISPLAY OF LICENSE: Every person holding an escort bureau license shall display the license in a conspicuous place readily visible to persons entering the licensed premises. Every licensed escort or escort bureau runner shall possess the license and identity card when providing escort services. (Ord. 99-90; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 14-74)

Colorado Springs City Code § 2.3.608 RECORDS REQUIRED

2.3.608: RECORDS REQUIRED: Every licensee shall keep a record of services rendered, describing the address where the services were rendered, the name and address of the patron, the age of the patron, the name of the escort rendering the service and the date and hour of the service. Records shall be maintained for a period of one year from the date of service. (Ord. 99-90; Ord. 01-42)

Colorado Springs City Code § 2.3.609 EMPLOYEES; RECORDS REQUIRED

2.3.609: EMPLOYEES; RECORDS REQUIRED: A. The manager, principal or owner of an escort bureau shall keep and maintain records for all employees, independent contractors, escorts and escort bureau runners. These records shall, at a minimum, contain the following: name, age, current address and telephone numbers, photograph, description of the duties and responsibilities of the person, a copy of any escort or escort bureau runner license held by the person and any other information reasonably required by the City Clerk's Office. B. It shall be the responsibility of the escort bureau licensee to notify the City Clerk's Office within five (5) days of the initial employment, discharge, termination, suspension or resignation of any employee, independent contractor, escort or escort bureau runner. Notice shall be in writing and include the information required to be kept pursuant to subsection A of this section and any specific reason or cause for the employee's termination or suspension. A manager, principal or owner of the escort bureau must sign the notice. C. It shall be the responsibility of any employee, independent contractor, escort or escort bureau runner to surrender the license to the City Clerk's Office within five (5) days of discharge, termination, or resignation. D. It shall be unlawful for any manager, principal or owner of an escort bureau to fail or refuse to provide the City Clerk's Office with the information required to be kept by this section. E. The escort bureau shall provide to each escort patron a written contract for services. The contract shall clearly state the name and address of the escort and patron, the type of services to be performed, the length of time services will be performed, the total charge for the services and any special terms or conditions relating to the services to be performed. The contract shall include a statement in clear and concise language that prostitution is illegal in Colorado and that all parties to an act of prostitution may be punished by both fine and imprisonment and that no act of prostitution shall be performed in relation to the services for which contracted. Each contract shall be numbered and utilized in numerical sequence by the escort bureau. The contract shall be signed by and a copy provided to the escort patron. The escort bureau shall retain copies of all contracts for at least one year from the date of execution of the contract, and one copy of each contract executed in any calendar month shall be transmitted by the escort bureau to the City Clerk's Office no later than ten (10) days after the last day of the month. The City Clerk's Office shall treat contracts transmitted as open public records. (Ord. 99-90; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 14-74)

Colorado Springs City Code § 2.3.610 UNLAWFUL ACTS; VIOLATIONS

2.3.610: UNLAWFUL ACTS; VIOLATIONS: A. For purposes of this section, it shall be unlawful for any person: 1. To work as an escort or escort bureau runner without first obtaining and possessing a valid photographic identity card and license. 2. To employ the services of any person who has not obtained a valid license and photographic identity card. 3. To allow the provision or procurement of any escort bureau to or for any person under the age of eighteen (18) years without the written consent of that person's parent or legal guardian. 4. To permit any person under the age of eighteen (18) years to be employed in an escort bureau. B. For purposes of this section, it shall be unlawful for any escort or escort patron for the duration of the contracted escort services: 1. To touch, caress or fondle the breasts, anus or specified anatomical areas of any person, or to encourage, facilitate or aid another in touching, caressing, or fondling the breasts, anus or specified anatomical areas of any person. 2. To engage in specified sexual activities. 3. Each person licensed pursuant to this part shall conduct the licensed premises in a decent, orderly and respectable manner and shall not permit disturbances or activity offensive to the senses of the average citizen, or to the residents of the neighborhood in which the licensed premises is located. 4. Each person licensed pursuant to this part shall not violate, or permit to be violated, any local, State or Federal law based on acts of dishonesty, fraud, deceit, violence, weapons, substance abuse or narcotics, sexual misconduct, or prostitution related misconduct of any kind, whether or not the acts were committed in this State. C. Any escort bureau operated, conducted or maintained contrary to the provisions of this part shall be and the same is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance and the Deputy Licensing Officer may, in addition to all other remedies set forth in this General Licensing Code, commence license suspension or revocation proceedings for the abatement, removal and enjoinment of the nuisance, and shall take any other steps and shall apply to a court or courts having jurisdiction to grant any other relief to abate or remove the missing escort bureau and restrain and enjoin any person from operating, conducting or maintaining an escort bureau contrary to the provisions of this part. D. It shall be unlawful for any licensed escort bureau, escort bureau runner or escort to engage in, authorize, solicit, request, command, or knowingly tolerate unlawful acts. (Ord. 99-90; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 14-74)
Source: City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, City Code and City Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/coloradospringsco/latest/coloradosprings_co/0-0-0-2357Fetched: 11/1/2026

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