As used in this chapter, the following words will be defined as follows:
APPLICANT: Any person applying to the Board for a license under the provisions of this chapter, together with all persons listed in subsections 4-9-6A and B of this chapter.
BOARD: The City Council of the City of Elko.
BROTHEL: A business that offers or provides prostitution.
BROTHEL WORKER: Any person employed by a brothel working and/or residing at a house of prostitution not classified as a bartender or sex worker.
CITY CLERK: The City Clerk of the City of Elko.
EMPLOYED: Hired as an employee or independent contractor.
HOUSE OF PROSTITUTION: Any building or other structure in which prostitution is offered or provided, to include a house of ill fame or bawdy house.
LICENSE FEE: Any money required in accordance with this chapter to be paid to the City to obtain, amend or renew a license under this chapter.
LICENSEE: A person to whom a license has been issued under this chapter.
PERSON: A natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. The term does not include a government, governmental agency or political subdivision of a government.
POLICE: The Police Chief of the City of Elko.
PROSTITUTION: Engaging in sexual conduct with another natural person in return for a fee, monetary consideration or other thing of value.
SEX WORKER: A natural person who for a fee, monetary consideration or other thing of value engages in sexual intercourse, oral-genital contact or any touching of the sexual organs or other intimate parts of a person for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of either person.
WORK CARD OR WORK PERMIT: A permit issued by the police to applicants who meet the requirements of this chapter permitting the applicant to perform work authorized by this chapter. (Ord. 837, 1-8-2019)