§ 1-10-302. Definitions.

The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings when used in this article.

(a)

Convicted and/or conviction means and includes any adjudication of guilt on whatever plea, verdict or plea of nolo contendere.

(b)

Employee is defined as any of the following: owner, investor, manager, escort, office help or any other entity on the payroll, on commission, or is an independent contractor, subcontractor and/or service provider whether paid directly or indirectly by the escort agency, its client or agent.

(c)

Escort means any individual person who, for a fee, charge, commission, percentage, profit or consideration, accompanies another individual or individuals to or about social functions, places of entertainment or amusement, or who may consort with others in or about any public place, public resort, or private place or quarters.

(d)

Escort service means any corporation, association, partnership, organization, agency, person or group of persons or any entity who, for a price, fee, charge, commission, percentage, profit or any other valuable consideration:

(1)

Provides the name, telephone number and/or address of any person (employee) to another person (client); or

(2)

Provides an introduction of any person (employee) to another person (client); or

(3)

Provides a meeting of any person (employee) with another person (client);

for the purpose of the escort accompanying the client to social affairs, entertainment events or places of amusement, or to consort with others in or about any public or private locations.

(e)

Escort license shall mean the specific county license that is issued by the county administrator or his designee to an individual who is acting as an employed escort in the county.

(f)

Permit shall mean the specific county permit as issued by the county administrator or his designee for the right to conduct activities as an escort service business in the county.

(g)

Permit holder shall mean the entity, either personal or legal, who is legally responsible for the escort service, to whom the permit is issued.

(Ord. No. 90-38, § 2, 8-14-90)