New prostitution law cuts into business at RI strip clubs
Filed Under Category News by admin
“Bouncers patrol dimly lit alcoves where topless women socialize with customers. The curtains that offered a measure of privacy in the ‘VIP rooms’ are gone. And signs posted throughout the Charles Street club read: ‘Prostitution is illegal.’”
December 14, 2009 | Comments Off Tags: Category: News, Effects (SOB), Effects (SOB): Crime, Regulation (SOB), State: Rhode Island, Topic: Prostitution
Providence approves stripper ordinance
Filed Under Category News by admin
“The Providence City Council approves a new ordinance to prevent minors from working at adult-entertainment businesses.”
October 16, 2009 | Comments Off Tags: Category: News, Category: Ordinances, State: Rhode Island, Topic: Minors
RI: Denial of SOB and liquor license unconstitutional where “too many” is council’s rationale
Filed Under Category Case Abstracts by admin
Saints and Sinners v. City of Providence, No. 99-563-L, 172 F.Supp.2d 348, 2001 WL 1448611 (D.R.I., Nov. 13, 2001)
November 13, 2001 | Comments Off Tags: Category: Case Abstracts, Regulation (SOB): Alcohol, Regulation (SOB): Licensing, State: Rhode Island
