Legal Status of Striptease (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The legal status of striptease in the United States and elsewhere has evolved over the course of time, with national and local laws becoming more liberal overall (though not universally) in the U.S. but much stricter in places such as Iceland. From ancient times to the present day, striptease was considered a form of public nudity and subject to legal and cultural prohibitions on moral and decency grounds. Such restrictions have been embodied in venue licensing regulations and various national and local laws, including liquor licensing restrictions. Many U.S. jurisdictions have specific laws on the books related to striptease. Among provisions introduced is the "six foot rule" requiring that strippers maintain a six foot distance while performing topless or nude. While in their bikini or other work outfit this rule is not in effect, but is indicative of the level of scrutiny prevailing in some regions on dancer-customer interaction. Other rules forbid "full nudity."