West Virginia SB590 criminalizes adult cabaret performances viewable by minors.
West Virginia SB590 amends the state code to make it a criminal offense for individuals to engage in adult cabaret performances on public property or in locations where minors could view them. The bill defines "adult cabaret performance" as any performance featuring topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators, or similar entertainers appealing to prurient interests. A first offense is a misdemeanor, while a second or subsequent offense is a felony, punishable by a fine of up to $25,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both.
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