§ 559.18. Film or video viewing device specifications and requirements.


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  • Any amusement arcade containing film or video viewing devices shall comply with the requirements herein if the material exhibited by the devices depicts any of the following elements:

    (a)

    Vaginal or anal intercourse between persons, regardless of sex.

    (b)

    Sexual contact between humans and animals.

    (c)

    Masturbation, whether of another or one's self.

    (d)

    Oral sex, real or simulated.

    (e)

    Graphic depiction of human excretory functions.

    (1)

    Viewing areas for all film or video devices must be visible from a continuous main aisle and must not be obscured by any curtain, door or other enclosure.

    (2)

    All side or rear walls of a viewing area for a film or video viewing device must be without holes or openings.

    Whoever violates or fails to comply with Columbus City Code Section 559.18 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.

    (Ord. 2211-87.)

    Editor's Note: Former Sections 559.19 to 559.25 were repealed by Ordinance 1165-76.