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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• News Briefs
Arizona: Appeals Court Upholds Sex Club LawApril 3, 2003 The Arizona Court of Appeals upheld a Phoenix ordinance that
bans live sex in swinger clubs and the misdemeanor convictions of
four club owners. The members-only enterprises, which provide
private and public rooms for sexual interaction, were raided in
1999 and 2002 by Phoenix police based on the city ordinance. The
owners were found guilty in Phoenix Municipal Court for operating
live sex act establishments. The three-judge appellate panel
rejected claims that the law is unconstitutionally vague and
violates freedom of expression protected by the First Amendment.
City officials contend the ordinances protect public decency and
prevent the spread of STDs. Nicholas Hentoff, an attorney for the
club owners, said the businesses remain open under new
guidelines. They are now operating as "lifestyle clubs" where
members practice "polyamorous behavior."
Adapted from:Back to other CDC news for April 3, 2003 Arizona Republic 04.03.03; Dennis Wagner This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update.
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