Baltimore City Code, Article 15, § 1-1 Definitions.
§ 1-1. Definitions.
(a) In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b) Adult entertainment.
(1) Supplemental terms defined.
(i) In general.
In this subsection, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(ii) Nudity.
“Nudity” means:
(A) the showing of the human male or female genitals, pubic area, or buttocks with less than a fully opaque covering;
(B) the showing of the female breast with less than a fully opaque covering over any part below the top of the nipple; or
(C) the depiction of covered male genitals in a discernibly turgid state.
(iii) Partial nudity.
“Partial nudity” means a state of dress in which opaque clothing covers no more than:
(A) the human male or female genitals, pubic area, or buttocks;
(B) the female breasts below the top of the nipples; and
(C) portions of the body covered by supporting straps or devices.
(2) “Adult entertainment” defined.
“Adult entertainment” means live entertainment:
(i) in which individuals appear for public view in a state of nudity or partial nudity;
(ii) that is intended to provide sexual stimulation or sexual gratification;
(iii) that is distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on material that depicts, describes, or relates to:
(A) human genitals in a discernible state of sexual stimulation or arousal; or
(B) acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse, sodomy, or physical contact with an individual’s clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or, if the individual is female, breast; or
(iv) that, applying contemporary standards, the average individual would find, taken as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest.
(c) Adult-entertainment business.
“Adult-entertainment business” means any cabaret, lounge, night club, modeling studio, or other establishment that offers its customers adult entertainment.
(d) Board.
“Board” means the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City.
(e) {Repealed}
(f) {Repealed}
(Ord. 22-125; Ord. 99-417; Ord. 94-443; Ord. 93-258.)