Federal Court upholds Knox County SOB regulations

Richland Bookmart, Inc. v. Knox County, 529 F.Supp.2d 868, 2007 WL 4480138 (E.D.Tenn.; Dec. 17, 2007)

Knox County SOB regulations (including hours-of-operation, alcohol sales prohibition, and denial of licensing to criminals convicted of sexual crimes) are found constitutional.

SOB may not be grandfathered if renovations took place prior to issuance of permit

Plaza Group Properties, LLC v. Spencer County Plan Com’n, 877 N.E.2d 877 (Ind.App., Dec. 13, 2007)