The purpose of this chapter is to regulate,
within the confines of state law, the public display by retailers
of obscene materials, particularly where such materials are likely
to be viewed by minors.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
OBSCENE MATERIAL
Any description, narrative account, display or depiction
of a specified anatomical area or specified sexual activity contained
in or consisting of a picture or other representation, publication,
sound recording, live performance or film which, by means of posing,
composition, format or animated sensual details, emits sensuality
with sufficient impact to concentrate prurient interest on the area
or activity.
RETAILER
Any person who operates a store, newsstand, booth, concession
or similar business with unimpeded access for persons under 18 years
old, who is in the business of making sales of periodicals or other
publications at retail containing pictures, drawings or photographs.
[Amended 2-28-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-09]
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to such penalties as are provided for in Chapter
1, Article
III, General Penalty.