§ 27-9. Operating modeling studio for obscene poses, pictures, etc.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a business of providing models or facilities for lewd and indecent sketching, painting or photographing of the human figure where the model postures or is reproduced by sketches, paintings or photographs, in a manner which:

(1)

Appeals to prurient interests;

(2)

Is utterly without socially redeeming quality or character; and

(3)

Patently offends contemporary community standards.

(b)

Educational institutions, museums and art galleries are not within the purview of this section.

(c)

In addition to the penalties prescribed for a violation of this section, the commissioner of the revenue shall revoke the business license of the establishment wherein the provisions of this section shall have been violated.

(Ord. No. 1600; Code 1961, §§ 21C-2, 21C-3)

(Ord. No. 1600; Code 1961, §§ 21C-2, 21C-3)