Regulation .02 Definitions.
Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., COBRA § 17.05.01.02 (2026)
Regulation .02 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
A.
In <cite data-path="17.05.01">this chapter</cite>, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B.
Terms Defined.
(1)
"Adult entertainment" has the same meaning as <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Code" data-path="|15|§1-1|(b)|(2)">City Code Article 15, § 1-1(b)(2)</cite>, but does not include:
(a)
A theatre;
(b)
A concert hall;
(c)
An art center;
(d)
A museum; or
(e)
An establishment that is primarily devoted to arts or theatrical performances, when the performances presented express matters of serious literary, artistic, scientific, or political value.
(2)
"Adult-entertainment business" means any cabaret, lounge, night club, modeling studio, or other establishment that offers its customers adult entertainment.
(3)
“Agent” means someone authorized to speak on behalf of an owner or licensee who:
(a)
May receive official correspondence from and interact with the Board; and
(b)
Is an employee of the establishment or meets the definition of agent under Maryland Code, <cite data-doc="Md. Code" data-path="get|17-101">Estates and Trusts, § 17-101</cite>.
(4)
“Applicant” means a person or persons who have applied to the Board to be approved to receive a license to operate an adult entertainment business.
(5)
"Board" means the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City.
(6)
"Dancer" means a person who appears nude or partially nude and is:
(a)
An employee, an independent contractor, or an invitee; or
(b)
A hostess, entertainer, or bartender.
(7)
“Director of Finance” means the Director of the Baltimore City Department of Finance.
(8)
“Executive Secretary” means the Executive Secretary of the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City.
(9)
“Financial interest” means ownership of a legal or equitable interest, however small, or a relationship as director, adviser, or other active participant in the affairs of the adult entertainment business.
(10)
“Good moral character” means a determination made by the Board that is based on:
(a)
The applicant’s past business practices; and
(b)
A past criminal conviction of the applicant.
(11)
“Licensee” means the holder of an Adult Entertainment License issued under the provisions of <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Code" data-path="|15">City Code Article 15</cite>, Title 1.
(12)
“Liquor License” means an alcoholic beverages license issued by the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City under Maryland Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis.
(13)
"Liquor License Rules and Regulations" means the Liquor License Rules and
Regulations as issued by the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City.
(14)
“Management Agreement” means an agreement made between the licensee and the person or business entity hired by the licensee to manage the operation and facility at the business premises.
(15)
“Manager” means the individual who manages the day-to-day operation of the adult entertainment business but who is not listed on the adult entertainment license.
(16)
“Mingle” means to interact with a patron at a distance that is closer than 6 feet.
(17)
"Nudity" means:
(a)
The showing of the human male or female genitals, pubic area, or buttocks with less than a fully opaque covering;
(b)
The showing of the female breast with less than a fully opaque covering over any part below the top of the nipple; or
(c)
The depiction of covered male genitals in a discernibly turgid state.
(18)
“Operator” means a person or business entity who oversees the general operations of an adult entertainment business on behalf of the licensee.
(19)
“Owner” is a person who has a financial interest in the adult entertainment business and who may or may not be listed on the adult entertainment license.
(20)
“Partial nudity” means a state of dress in which opaque clothing covers no more than:
(a)
The human male or female genitals, pubic area, or buttocks;
(b)
The female breasts below the top of the nipples; or
(c)
Portions of the body covered by supporting straps or devices.
(21)
“Party” means a person or entity who has an interest in the outcome of a case before the Board.
(22)
"Patron" means a customer or client on the premises of an adult entertainment business.
(23)
"Person" has the meaning stated in <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Code" data-path="|general">City Code General Provisions Article</cite>, §<cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Code" data-path="|general|1|1|1-107">1-107</cite>.
(24)
“Sodomy” means anal copulation with another person.
(25)
“Valid written protest” means a written objection to a transfer or renewal of an adult entertainment license that is submitted:
(a)
By a property owner or resident within the same election precinct as the proposed premises; and
(b)
During the posting period for a license application.
(26)
“Vendor” means a person, business or agency that provides goods or services to the licensee.