A. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a sexually oriented business without first obtaining and maintaining a valid sexually oriented business license issued pursuant to this article.

B. It shall be unlawful for any person who operates a sexually oriented business to employ a person to work and/or perform services on the premises of the sexually oriented business, if such employee is on the premises for any reason and is not displaying on their person in a clear visible manner a valid sexually oriented business employee license issued to such employee pursuant to this article.

C. It shall be unlawful for any person to obtain employment with a sexually oriented business if such person is not in possession of a valid sexually oriented business employee license issued to such person pursuant to this article.

D. It shall be unlawful for any person, association, firm or corporation licensed as provided in this article to operate under any name or conduct business under any designation not specified in such license.

E. All licenses issued pursuant to this article shall be nontransferable except as provided in this article.

F. The license required by this section shall be in addition to any other licenses or permits required in order to engage in the business or occupation, as applicable, by either the town, the county or the state, and persons engaging in activities described by this article shall comply with all other ordinances and laws, including the town zoning ordinance, as may be required to engage in a business or profession.

G. It shall be a defense to subsections (B) and (C) of this section if the employment is of limited duration and for the sole purpose of repair and/or maintenance of machinery, equipment, or the premises. ((O)05-36, 10/05/2005)