§ 26-28. Purpose and intent.

(a)

It is the purpose and intent of the county to promote, protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the county by providing reasonable regulation of escort service businesses to insure the safe and appropriate operation of such businesses within the county.

(b)

It is further intended that all persons operating or engaged in the escort service business be regulated by county ordinance in order to avoid and prevent illegal conduct and activities in conjunction with the operation of escort service businesses.

(c)

It is further intended that only those persons or entities duly authorized by a county permit and escort license shall be permitted to conduct escort service businesses in the county.

(Ord. No. 89-37, § 1)