Words, terms and phrases with definitions, as used in this chapter shall have the meanings set forth in § 156.041 of this code of ordinances. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
EMPLOYEE. A person who works or performs in and/or for a sexually-oriented business, regardless of whether or not said person is paid a salary, wage or other compensation by the operator of said business.
LICENSEE. A person in whose name a license to operate a sexually-oriented business has been issued, as well as the individual listed as an applicant on the application for a sexually-oriented business license.
LICENSING OFFICER. The Town Clerk/Treasurer or his or her designee.
MANAGER. An operator, other than a licensee, who is employed by a sexually-oriented business to act as a manager or supervisor of employees or is otherwise responsible for the operation of the business.
OPERATOR. The owner, license holder, custodian, manager, operator or person in charge of any licensed premises.
PERSON. An individual, partnership, corporation, association, unincorporated organization, trust or any other legal or commercial entity including a joint venture or affiliated ownership.
PREMISES or LICENSED PREMISES. Any premises that requires a sexually-oriented business license and that is classified as a sexually-oriented business, including parking lots and sidewalks immediately adjacent to the structure containing the sexually-oriented business.
PRINCIPAL OWNER. Any person owning, directly or indirectly, 10% or more of the ownership interests in the entity.
SPECIFIED CRIMINAL ACTS. Sexual crimes against children, sexual abuse, sexual assault or crimes connected with another sexually-oriented business including, but not limited to, distribution of obscenity, prostitution or pandering.
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF A SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESS. Any of the following:
(1) The sale, lease or sublease of the business;
(2) The transfer of securities which constitute a controlling interest in the business, whether by sale, exchange or similar means; or
(3) The establishment of a trust, management arrangement, gift or other similar legal device which transfers ownership or control of the business, including a transfer by bequest or operation of law.
(Ord. 1-2009, passed 7-6-2009)