(A) A person commits a misdemeanor of the first degree if he or she operates or causes to be operated a sexually oriented business, except adult motels, regardless of whether or not a permit has been issued for said business under this chapter, and knowingly allows such business to remain open for business, or to permit any employee to engage in a performance, solicit a performance, make a sale, solicit a sale, provide a service, or solicit a service, before 8:00 a.m. or after midnight Monday through Saturday or at all on Sundays or legal holidays recognized by the State of Ohio.
(B) A person commits a misdemeanor of the first degree if, working as an employee of a sexually oriented business, regardless of whether or not a permit has been issued for the business under this chapter, said employee knowingly engages in a performance, solicits a performance, makes a sale, solicits a sale, provides a service, or solicits a service before 8:00 a.m. or after midnight Monday through Saturday or at all on Sundays and legal holidays recognized by the State of Ohio.
(C) It is a defense to prosecution for violation of this § 112.22, Hours of Operation, of this chapter that the business has a valid liquor license from the state permitting it to operate beyond the hours authorized pursuant to this chapter but only to the extent permitted by the liquor permit.
(Ord. 19, 2008, passed 1-22-2009)