Performers in strip clubs often have to deal with so many things. The fact that they work in an industry where they try to market themselves in order to draw attention to themselves and to encourage patrons to buy more drinks and spend more, is in itself a bit tricky. In spite of this, there are laws in place that help to protect the women, and the men, who are in this industry.
Laws
There are many different laws in place that help to protect performers and workers of such venues, specifically, those who perform onstage. Some of the laws are focused on a no touch policy that is implemented by strip clubs to ensure that their dancers do not come in contact with their patrons. This law is specific in the sense that many, if not most places, have adopted it because it minimizes the probability of interaction between the woman and the customer. It also relies heavily on a current law that states that there must be a distance of at least six feet between any dancer from the audience or the clients. This law is a safeguard for the women from being molested or having undue attention which may result in harassment. Some states do allow touching and some interaction, in the form of a lap dance or fondling, usually in private sessions away from the general public. Other fetishes and requests from customers can also be performed in strip clubs by the dancers or performers.
The presence of alcohol in the venue can also prohibit the appearance of the dancers and other workers. For most states, serving alcoholic beverages signals the prohibition of full nudity on stage by the entertainers. Full nudity is not allowed in institutions that serve any form of alcohol. Establishments found breaking this law will be charged accordingly and their licenses will be revoked. There is a specific age limit for people who order and imbibe in alcoholic drinks in these kinds of venues. Individuals under the age of 21 are not allowed to partake in an alcoholic drink in strip clubs. If the establishment is found to have provided alcoholic drinks to such individuals, their licenses, both to operate the business and to sell drinks of this nature will be under scrutiny and most likely revoked.
Speaking of licenses, it is not just the strip clubs that need to procure these. Individual performers need to have one in order to be able to do stage numbers and to work in this kind of industry. There are tests and other necessary steps that need to be taken in order to be able to continue working in such a field. Many states require the businesses to be strict regarding the health and skill of the performer.
These are just a few of the more common laws that are in place to protect performers in strip clubs. Illegal venues may not be able to extend these laws to their workers and this puts them in danger of many things.
Laws
There are many different laws in place that help to protect performers and workers of such venues, specifically, those who perform onstage. Some of the laws are focused on a no touch policy that is implemented by strip clubs to ensure that their dancers do not come in contact with their patrons. This law is specific in the sense that many, if not most places, have adopted it because it minimizes the probability of interaction between the woman and the customer. It also relies heavily on a current law that states that there must be a distance of at least six feet between any dancer from the audience or the clients. This law is a safeguard for the women from being molested or having undue attention which may result in harassment. Some states do allow touching and some interaction, in the form of a lap dance or fondling, usually in private sessions away from the general public. Other fetishes and requests from customers can also be performed in strip clubs by the dancers or performers.
The presence of alcohol in the venue can also prohibit the appearance of the dancers and other workers. For most states, serving alcoholic beverages signals the prohibition of full nudity on stage by the entertainers. Full nudity is not allowed in institutions that serve any form of alcohol. Establishments found breaking this law will be charged accordingly and their licenses will be revoked. There is a specific age limit for people who order and imbibe in alcoholic drinks in these kinds of venues. Individuals under the age of 21 are not allowed to partake in an alcoholic drink in strip clubs. If the establishment is found to have provided alcoholic drinks to such individuals, their licenses, both to operate the business and to sell drinks of this nature will be under scrutiny and most likely revoked.
Speaking of licenses, it is not just the strip clubs that need to procure these. Individual performers need to have one in order to be able to do stage numbers and to work in this kind of industry. There are tests and other necessary steps that need to be taken in order to be able to continue working in such a field. Many states require the businesses to be strict regarding the health and skill of the performer.
These are just a few of the more common laws that are in place to protect performers in strip clubs. Illegal venues may not be able to extend these laws to their workers and this puts them in danger of many things.
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