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PRINTER'S NO. 318
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
262
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY BAKER, BLOOM, BISHOP, BENNINGHOFF, V. BROWN,
O'BRIEN, KAUFFMAN, KNOWLES, D. COSTA, COHEN, REESE, HARHART,
MARSICO, KORTZ, MURT, DeLUCA, A. HARRIS, PHILLIPS-HILL,
CUTLER, GINGRICH, TOPPER, FEE, McGINNIS, MALONEY, DUSH,
KRIEGER, LAWRENCE, GILLEN, PICKETT, LONGIETTI, READSHAW,
HARPER, M. K. KELLER, PETRARCA, HICKERNELL, BARBIN, GRELL,
METCALFE, SONNEY, SACCONE, EVERETT, QUIGLEY, DIAMOND, QUINN,
GREINER, DiGIROLAMO, ROEBUCK, EMRICK, GIBBONS, MACKENZIE,
HELM, PYLE, BOBACK, MUSTIO, RAPP, MAJOR, REGAN, COX, DEAN,
F. KELLER, ZIMMERMAN, MATZIE AND SCHLEGEL CULVER,
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015
AN ACT
Amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in adult-oriented
establishments, further providing for legislative findings
and intent, for definitions and for requirements for adult-
oriented establishments; providing for registration of
employees of adult-oriented establishments, for certain
prohibited acts and for duties of department; further
providing for civil action to enjoin or abate violations and
for penalty; and providing for training course, for appeals,
for regulations and for severability.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Section 5501(a)(1), (2) introductory paragraph,
(ii), (iv) and (v) and (b) of Title 68 of the Pennsylvania
Consolidated Statutes are amended and subsection (a)(2) is
amended by adding subparagraphs to read:
§ 5501. Legislative findings and intent.
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(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds as follows:
(1) There are within this Commonwealth a number of
adult-oriented establishments which require special
regulation by law and supervision by public safety agencies
in order to prevent sex trafficking and to protect and
preserve the health, safety and welfare of the patrons and
employees of these establishments, as well as the health,
safety and welfare of the citizens of this Commonwealth.
(2) Statistics and studies performed in a substantial
number of communities in this Commonwealth[, in] and
throughout the United States [and by the State of Delaware]
indicate that:
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(ii) the closed booths, cubicles, studios and rooms
and holes in partitions between booths, cubicles, studios
and rooms have been used by employees, patrons, clients
or customers of adult-oriented establishments for the
purpose of engaging in sexual acts;
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(iv) doors, curtains, blinds and/or other closures
installed in or on the entrances or exits, or both, of
the booths, cubicles, studios and rooms which are closed
while the booths, cubicles, studios and rooms are in use
encourage patrons using the booths, cubicles, studios and
rooms to engage in sexual acts in the closures and
through holes in partitions between the closures with
employees, prostitutes, patrons, clients or customers,
thereby promoting and encouraging prostitution and the
commission of sexual acts which result in the direct
exchange of bodily fluids which put the participants at
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high risk for contracting communicable diseases,
including AIDS, and which cause blood, semen and urine to
be deposited on the floors or walls, or both, of the
booths, cubicles, studios and rooms, which deposits could
prove detrimental to the health and safety of other
persons who may come in contact with such deposits; [and]
(iv.1) many persons, particularly women and even
minors, have been exploited by being forced to work in
adult-oriented establishments or in adult entertainment
against their will at risk of violence or deportation;
(iv.2) sexual exploitation often results in
prostitution;
(iv.3) persons who lack documentation are often
trafficked to the United States against their will and
are more likely to be subject to exploitation and moved
from location to location to prevent detection;
(iv.4) adult-oriented establishments are associated
with a wide variety of harmful secondary effects, such as
illicit sexual activities, criminal activities and
negative impacts on surrounding property values,
including the businesses and residential areas adjacent
to the establishments;
(iv.5) the General Assembly seeks to stop sex
trafficking and to minimize and control the harmful
secondary effects of adult-oriented establishments by
protecting the citizens of this Commonwealth from
increased crime, preserving the quality of life for
employees of adult-oriented establishments and
maintaining the property values and character of the
surrounding neighborhoods;
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(iv.6) alcohol consumption impairs judgment and
lowers inhibitions, which increases the risk of adverse
secondary effects;
(iv.7) alcohol consumption increases sexual
aggression, particularly in a sexually charged
environment, putting patrons and employees at risk and
increasing demand for commercial sex;
(iv.8) women face a higher risk of sexual
victimization at adult-oriented establishments,
particularly when alcohol is present; and
(v) the reasonable regulation and supervision of
such adult-oriented establishments tend to discourage sex
trafficking, sexual acts and prostitution and thereby
promote the health, safety and welfare of the employees,
patrons, clients and customers of these establishments.
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(b) Intent.--It is not the intent of the General Assembly in
enacting this legislation to deny to any person rights of speech
protected by the Constitution of the United States or the
Constitution of Pennsylvania, or both, nor is it the intent of
the General Assembly to impose by this chapter any additional
limitations or restrictions on the contents of any communicative
materials, including sexually oriented films, performances,
videotapes, books and other materials. It is also not the intent
of the General Assembly to restrict persons from voluntarily
seeking employment in adult-oriented establishments. Further, by
enacting this legislation, the General Assembly does not intend
to deny or restrict the rights of any adult to obtain or view,
or both, any sexually oriented materials protected by the
Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of
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Pennsylvania, or both, nor does it intend to restrict or deny
any constitutionally protected rights that distributors or
exhibitors of sexually oriented materials may have to sell,
distribute or exhibit these materials.
Section 2. The definitions of "adult entertainment," "adult-
oriented establishment," "employee," "inspector" and "sexual
activities" in section 5502 of Title 68 are amended and the
section is amended by adding definitions to read:
§ 5502. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
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"Adult cabaret." A nightclub, bar, juice bar, restaurant,
bottle club or similar commercial establishment, whether or not
alcoholic beverages are served, that regularly features live
performances that are characterized by the exposure of specified
anatomical areas or specified sexual activities.
"Adult entertainment."
(1) An exhibition of any adult-oriented motion pictures,
meaning those distinguished or characterized by an emphasis
on matter depicting, describing or relating to specified
sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.
(2) A live performance, display or dance of any type
which has as a significant or substantial portion of the
performance [any actual or simulated performance of]
depicts specified sexual activities or exhibition and viewing
of specified anatomical areas[, removal of articles of
clothing or appearing unclothed, pantomiming, modeling or any
other personal services offered customers].
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"Adult-oriented establishment." The term includes, without
limitation, the following establishments when operated for
profit, whether direct or indirect:
(1) Adult bookstores.
(2) Adult motion picture theaters.
(3) Adult mini-motion picture theaters.
(3.1) Adult cabarets.
(4) Any premises to which the public, patrons or members
are invited or admitted and which are so physically arranged
as to provide booths, cubicles, rooms, studios, compartments
or stalls separate from the common areas of the premises for
the purpose of viewing adult-oriented motion pictures or
where an entertainer regularly provides adult entertainment
to a member of the public, a patron or a member.
[(5) An adult entertainment studio or any premises that
are physically arranged and used as such, whether advertised
or represented as an adult entertainment studio, rap studio,
exotic dance studio, encounter studio, sensitivity studio,
modeling studio or any other term of like import.]
(6) Any business offering the service of an escort.
The term "booths, cubicles, rooms, studios, compartments or
stalls" for purposes of defining "adult-oriented establishments"
does not mean enclosures which are private offices used by the
owner, manager or persons employed on the premises for attending
to the tasks of their employment, and which are not held out to
the public for the purpose of viewing motion pictures or other
entertainment for a fee, and which are not open to any persons
other than employees.
"Commercial sex act." Any sexual activity, including sexual
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intercourse, deviate sexual intercourse or indecent contact, in
which anything of monetary value is given to another or received
by another.
"Department." The Department of State of the Commonwealth.
"Employee." [Any and all persons, including independent
contractors, who work in or at or render any service directly
related to the operation of an adult-oriented establishment.]
Any person who performs any service on the premises of an adult-
oriented establishment, on a full-time, part-time or contract
basis, whether or not the person is an employee, independent
contractor or agent. The term does not include a person
exclusively on the premises for repair or maintenance of the
premises or for the delivery of goods to the premises.
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" Escort. " A person who, for consideration, agrees or offers
to:
(1) privately model lingerie with the intention and
purpose of providing sexual stimulation or sexual
gratification to the customer;
(2) privately disrobes for another person with the
intention of providing sexual stimulation or sexual
gratification to the customer;
(3) come to the specified location for the purpose of
disrobing and providing sexual stimulation or sexual
gratification to the customer; or
(4) perform a massage, where one or more of the persons
engaging in the massage is nude or seminude, for the purpose
of providing sexual stimulation or sexual gratification to
the customer.
" Influential interest. " Any of the following:
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(1) Having the legal authority to manage or control
operations, policies and procedures.
(2) Holding a management position in a legal entity that
has the legal authority to manage or control operations,
policies and procedures.
(3) Having an ownership of a financial interest of no
less than 30%.
"Inspector." An employee of the department authorized and
designated by the department, a municipality's public health
department authorized and designated by the director of the
department, an employee of a municipality's department of
inspections and permits authorized and designated by the
director of the department, an employee of a municipality's
police department authorized by the commanding officer of the
police department or other persons designated by the governing
body of a municipality to inspect premises regulated under this
chapter to cooperate in taking the required actions authorized
by this chapter where violations are found on a premises and to
request correction of unsatisfactory conditions found on a
premises.
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"Registrant." A person, employee, partnership or corporation
that submits a registration form under section 5503(e) (relating
to requirements for adult-oriented establishments) or 5503.1(b)
(relating to r egistration of employees of adult-oriented
establishments).
"Sex trafficking." The recruitment, harboring,
transportation or obtaining of a person for a commercial sex act
when it is induced by force, fraud or coercion.
"Sexual activities." Includes sexual intercourse, as defined
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in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3101 (relating to definitions), masturbation,
sadism, masochism, bestiality, fellatio, cunnilingus, lewd
exhibition of the genitals or nudity if the nudity is depicted
for purposes of sexual stimulation or gratification. The term
does not include any of the following:
(1) Medical publications or films or bona fide
educational publications or films.
(2) Any art or photography publications that devote no
less than 25% of the lineage of each issue to articles and
advertisements dealing with subjects of art or photography.
(3) Any news periodical that reports or describes
current events and from time-to-time publishes photographs of
nude or seminude persons in connection with the dissemination
of the news.
(4) Any publications or films that describe and report
different cultures and from time-to-time publish or show
photographs or depictions of nude or seminude persons when
describing cultures in which nudity or seminudity is
indigenous to the populations.
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"Specified criminal activity." A violation of any of the
following for which less than two years have elapsed since the
date of conviction or the date of release from confinement
imposed for the conviction, if the conviction was a result of a
crime that is no less than a misdemeanor of the third degree,
less than five years have elapsed since the date of conviction
or the date of release from confinement imposed for the
conviction, if the conviction was a result of a crime that is no
less than a felony of the third degree or less than five years
have elapsed since the date of the conviction or the date of
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release from confinement imposed for the conviction, if the
conviction is no less than a misdemeanor of the third degree
occurring within 24 months after a conviction of a crime that is
not less than a misdemeanor of the third degree:
(1) Section 13 of the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233,
No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and
Cosmetic Act.
(2) The provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. § 911 (relating to
corrupt organizations).
(3) The provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709.1 (relating to
stalking).
(4) The provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. § 3011 (relating to
trafficking in individuals).
(5) The provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 31 (relating to
sexual offenses).
(6) The provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5901 (relating to
open lewdness).
(7) The provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5902 (relating to
prostitution and related offenses).
(8) The provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5903 (relating to
obscene and other sexual materials and performances).
(9) The provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6301 (relating to
corruption of minors).
(10) The provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6312 (relating to
sexual abuse of children).
(11) The provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. 6318 (relating to
unlawful contact with minor).
(12) The provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6320 (relating to
sexual exploitation of children).
(13) Any Federal law, State law or law of any other
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state, equivalent to a violation under paragraph (1), (2),
(3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11) or (12).
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" Valid photographic ID. " A Federal or State-issued
photographic identification that, on its face, establishes the
age and identity of the bearer. The term does not include any of
the following:
(1) An identification that is expired, defaced,
mutilated or altered.
(2) An educational institution identification card.
(3) A check cashing identification card.
(4) An employee identification card.
Section 3. Section 5503 of Title 68 is amended by adding
subsections to read:
§ 5503. Requirements for adult-oriented establishments.
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(e) Establishment registration.--An adul t-oriented
establishment may not operate unless the establishment registers
with the department on a form provided by the department in
accordance with subsection (f).
(f) Registration form.--The registration form under
subsection (e) shall include, if applicable, all of the
following:
(1) If the registration form is being submitted by a
person, the person's name and any aliases and proof that the
person is at least 18 years of age.
(2) If the registration form is being submitted by a
partnership, the name of the partnership and its partners.
(3) If the registration form is being submitted by a
corporation, the name of the corporation, the date of its
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incorporation, the type or classification of the corporation,
the names and capacities of its officers and directors.
(4) If the registrant operates the adult-oriented
establishment or intends to operate the proposed adult-
oriented establishment under a name other than that of the
registrant, the name of the adult-oriented establishment or
proposed adult-oriented establishment.
(5) Whether or not any person with an influential
interest in the adult-oriented establishment or proposed
adult-oriented establishment has been convicted of a crime
and, if applicable, the crime committed and the date, place
and jurisdiction of the conviction.
(6) The specific classification of the adult-oriented
establishment or proposed adult-oriented establishment.
(7) The address and telephone number of the adult-
oriented establishment.
(8) The registrant's mailing address.
(9) A copy of a valid photographic ID of the registrant.
(10) A statement of whether or not any person with an
influential interest in the adult-oriented establishment or
proposed adult-oriented establishment had an influential
interest in any other adult-oriented establishment that has
been declared a public nuisance within the previous five
years and, if applicable, the name and address of the adult-
oriented establishment, the case number and court in which
the declaration was issued.
(11) A sketch or diagram drawn to a designated scale
showing the configuration of the proposed adult-oriented
establishment, including the total floor space to be occupied
by the proposed adult-oriented establishment. Nothing in this
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paragraph shall be construed to require the registrant to
submit a professionally prepared sketch or diagram.
(12) A $300 registration fee.
(g) Employment changes.--An adult-oriented establishment
shall provide notice to the department if:
(1) the adult-oriented establishment hires or terminates
an employee; or
(2) an employee has voluntarily ceased employment at the
adult-oriented establishment for more than 30 days, whether
or not the employee intends to maintain employment at the
adult-oriented establishment.
(h) Signage.--An adult-oriented establishment shall post the
signage as required under section 3 of the act of October 25,
2012 (P.L.1618, No.197), known as the National Human Trafficking
Resource Center Hotline Notification Act.
Section 4. Title 68 is amended by adding sections to read:
§ 5503.1. Registration of employees of adult-oriented
establishments.
(a) Employee registration.--A person may not be employed in
an adult-oriented establishment unless the person registers by
submitting a registration form to the department in accordance
with subsection (b) to enable the department to determine
whether or not the person is prohibited from employment in an
adult-oriented establishment under this chapter.
(b) Registration form.--The registration form under
subsection (a) shall include, if applicable, all of the
following:
(1) The person's full name and any aliases, including
" stage " names.
(2) The person's age, date of birth and place of birth.
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(3) The person's height, weight and hair and eye color.
(4) The person's home address and telephone number.
(5) The person's place of employment, including the
address and telephone number of the place of employment.
(6) A copy of a valid photographic ID that indicates
the person is at least 18 years of age.
(7) A statement of whether or not the person has been
convicted of a crime and, if applicable, the crime committed
and the date, place and jurisdiction of the conviction.
(8) A statement of whether or not the person has been a
victim of sex trafficking.
(9) A statement of whether or not the person has
previously been denied registration or been subject to a
revocation of the person's registration.
(10) A passport-size photograph of the person.
(11) A $50 registration fee.
§ 5505.1. Certain prohibited acts.
(a) Nudity prohibited.--A person may not knowingly or
intentionally appear nude or seminude in an adult-oriented
establishment unless the person is:
(1) an employee of the adult-oriented establishment;
(2) at least six feet from any patron, client or
customer; and
(3) on a stage at least two feet above the floor.
(b) Alcohol prohibited.--
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an
adult-oriented establishment may not serve or allow liquor,
malt or brewed beverages on its premises.
(2) This subsection shall apply to adult-oriented
establishments operating on or after the effective date of
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this paragraph.
§ 5505.2. Duties of department.
(a) Employer registration.--
(1) No later than 30 days upon receipt of a registration
form under section 5503(e) (relating to requirements for
adult-oriented establishments), the depar tment shall provide
documentation to the registrant via first class mail stating
that:
(i) the adult-oriented establishment has registered
in accordance with section 5503 and the date of
registration; or
(ii) the adult-oriented establishment has failed to
register with the department in accordance with section
5503 and the reasons for the failure.
(2) The documentation under paragraph (1)(ii) shall be
prominently displayed at the adult-oriented establishment.
(b) Employee registration.--
(1) No later than 30 days upon receipt of a
registration form under 5503.1(b) (relating to registration
of employees of adult-oriented establishments), the
department shall provide to the registrant via first class
mail:
(i) if the registrant is an employee that has
registered in accordance with section 5503.1, a
photographic ID card of the employee; or
(ii) documentation stating that the registrant has
failed to register in accordance with section 5503.1 and
the reasons for the failure.
(2) The photographic ID card under paragraph (1)(ii)
shall be:
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(i) maintained on the premises of the adult-oriented
establishment when the employee is working; and
(ii) upon request, provided to the department or an
inspector.
(c) Registration revocation.--The department shall provide a
notice of revocation via first class mail to a registrant if:
(1) the registrant provided false information on the
registration form under section 5503(e) or 5503.1(b);
(2) the registrant is 17 years of age or younger; or
(3) the registrant has committed a specified criminal
activity.
(d) Investigations.--
(1) The department shall conduct periodic investigations
to verify that the information provided under sections
5503(e) and 5503.1(b) is factual and monitor the activities
of adult-oriented establishments and employees.
(2) The department shall share the information acquired
under paragraph (1) with inspectors as necessary to enforce
the provisions of this chapter.
(e) Coordination.--The department shall share the
information obtained in accordance with this chapter with law
enforcement personnel and prosecutors seeking to investigate
human trafficking or any violation of this chapter.
Section 5. Section 5506(a) and (b)(1) of Title 68 are
amended and the section is amended by adding a subsection to
read:
§ 5506. Civil action to enjoin or abate violations.
(a) Action [authorized] to enjoin or abate violations.--
(1) An action to enjoin or abate a violation of this
chapter may be brought in the name of the Commonwealth of
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Pennsylvania by:
(i) the Attorney General[,];
(ii) the district attorney of the county [concerned
or] in which the adult-oriented establishment is located;
(iii) the solicitor of the municipality in which the
adult-oriented establishment is located[.]; or
(iv) the property owner or resident of a property
within one-half mile of where the adult-oriented business
is located.
(2) The action under paragraph (1) shall be brought and
tried as an action in equity in the court of common pleas of
the county in which the adult-oriented establishment is
located.
(a.1) Action sex trafficking victims.--
(1) An employee who is a victim of sex trafficking as a
result of employment with an adult-oriented establishment
may bring an action for appropriate relief, including actual
damages, compensatory damages, punitive damages, injunctive
relief and attorney fees and costs, against the adult-
oriented establishment. Punitive damages may only be awarded
upon showing proof by a preponderance of evidence that the
adult-oriented establishment committed sex trafficking with
malice, oppression or fraud.
(2) In addition to the remedies provided under this
title, a prevailing plaintiff under paragraph (1) may be
awarded not more than the plaintiff's actual damages
multiplied by three or $10,000, whichever is greater.
(3) Any restitution paid by an adult-oriented
establishment to a victim of sex trafficking shall be
credited against any damages under this subsection.
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(b) Procedure.--
[(1) If it is made to appear, by affidavits or
otherwise, to the satisfaction of the court that a violation
exists, a temporary writ of injunction shall forthwith issue,
directed to the operator of the adult entertainment
establishment or the owner of the premises, or both,
restraining the operator or owner from continuing or
permitting the continuation of any violation or violations of
this chapter until the conclusion of the hearing and a
decision by the court. No bond shall be required in
instituting such proceedings. This chapter, insofar as it
provides for methods of service and bond, shall not be deemed
to be suspended or affected by the Pennsylvania Rules of
Civil Procedure governing the action in equity.]
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Section 6. Section 5508 of Title 68 is amended to read:
§ 5508. [Penalty] Penalties.
(a) General rule.--A person violating any provision of this
chapter commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be
sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $300 or to imprisonment
for not more than 90 days, or both.
(b) Other penalties.--
(1) If a person with an influential interest in an
adult-oriented establishment has been convicted of a
specified criminal activity, the adult-oriented establishment
shall be closed until:
(i) the specified criminal activity has lapsed; or
(ii) the person no longer has an influential
interest, whichever is earlier.
(2) If an adult-oriented establishment has not
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registered in accordance with section 5503(e) and (f)
(relating to requirements for adult-oriented establishments),
the adult-oriented establishment shall be closed until the
adult-oriented establishment registers in accordance with
section 5503(e) and (f).
(3) If an adult-oriented establishment has knowingly
employed a person who has not registered in accordance with
section 5503.1(a) and (b) (relating to registration of
employees of adult-oriented establishments), the adult-
oriented establishment shall be closed until:
(i) the person registers in accordance with section
5503.1(a) and (b); or
(ii) the person ceases employment at the adult-
oriented establishment.
(4) If an adult-oriented establishment fails to comply
with this title for the first time, it shall be closed until
the adult-oriented establishment complies with this section.
(5) If an adult-oriented establishment fails to comply
with this title for a second time, the adult-oriented
establishment shall be closed:
(i) for no less than 30 days; or
(ii) until the adult-oriented establishment complies
with this title , whichever is later.
(6) If an adult-oriented establishment fails to comply
with this title for a third or subsequent time, the adult-
oriented establishment shall be closed:
(i) for no less than 180 days; or
(ii) until the adult-oriented establishment complies
with this title , whichever is later.
(7) In addition to the closure requirements under this
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subsection, if an adult-oriented establishment has knowingly
provided false information in the registration form under
section 5503(f), the adult-oriented establishment shall be
closed for not less than 30 days.
(8) In addition to the closure requirements under this
subsection, if an adult-oriented establishment has knowingly
allowed sexual activity to occur on its premises, the adult-
oriented establishment shall be closed for no less than 90
days.
(9) In addition to the closure requirements under this
subsection, if an adult-oriented establishment has knowingly
allowed the possession, use or sale of a controlled substance
as defined in section 2 of the act of April 14, 1972
(P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug,
Device and Cosmetic Act, on the premises, the adult-oriented
establishment shall be closed for no less than one year.
(10) In addition to the closure requirements under this
subsection, if an adult-oriented establishment has knowingly
allowed prostitution on its premises, the adult-oriented
establishment shall be closed for no less than one year.
(11) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if an
adult-oriented establishment has employed, paid or utilized
the services of a person who is a victim of sex trafficking,
the adult-oriented establishment shall be closed permanently.
Section 7. Title 68 is amended by adding sections to read:
§ 5510. Training course.
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency shall
develop a training course for prosecutors, law enforcement
personnel, probation and parole officers, juvenile detention
center staff and staff workers in shelters to assist them in
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identifying victims of human trafficking and in investigating
and prosecuting those persons and entities responsible for human
trafficking.
§ 5511. Appeals.
Any determination by the department under this chapter may be
appealed in accordance with 2 Pa.C.S. (relating to
administrative law and procedure).
§ 5512. Regulations.
The department shall promulgate regulations necessary to
administer this chapter.
§ 5513. Severability.
The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any
provision of this chapter or its application to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect
other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be
given effect without the invalid provision or application.
Section 8. This act shall apply to actions initiated on or
after the effective date of this section.
Section 9. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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