As used in this article, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings set forth herein:
Consideration shall mean money or money’s worth.
Escort shall mean any person who, in an entertainment oriented commercial relationship, receives financial consideration for consorting with or escorting another person in any public or private place within the unincorporated areas of the county. The term “escort” shall not apply to businesses regulated exclusively by state law, or to babysitting, housekeeping, nursing and rest homes, nurseries and limousine services.
Escort bureau shall mean any person who offers to furnish an escort for financial consideration.
Introductory service shall mean any person who, for financial consideration, offers to assist any person in meeting any other person for social or personal purposes not connected with or forming part of another lawful business or professional activity.
Nonprofit corporation or organization exemption. An organization which is qualified for exemption from taxation of income.
Person shall mean any individual, or any firm, partnership, corporation or association of any kind.
Person financially interested shall mean for a corporation, any person who is an officer or a director or any shareholder holding more than 5% of the shares thereof; for a noncorporate business, any person who shares in any financial gain attributable to the business as a proprietor or owner or on the basis of a percentage in excess of 5% of gross or 10% of net revenue.
(1976 Code, § 2.5-22) (Ord. 1869, §§ 2, 3, passed 7-19-1988)