Definitions for lap dancing rules

For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Dancer. A person who lap dances in a lap dancing establishment for compensation or remuneration from either the establishment or a customer, including tips or gratuities, whether the person is an employee of the establishment. Intimate Part. The male or female genitalia, pubic area, anus, or buttock and, in the case of a female, the breast below the top of the areola. Lap Dance and Lap Dancing. A form of live adult entertainment in which a dancer entertains a customer while the dancer is positioned directly above or straddling the customer. Lap Dancing Establishment. An establishment at which lap dancing is provided for customers and which is not subject to licensure under HRS Chapter 281. Owner of a Lap Dancing Establishment. Any person or entity, including but not limited to any individual, partnership, or corporation, with a controlling ownership interest in the business operating the lap dancing establishment. A person shall not be deemed an “owner” merely because of an ownership interest in the land upon or structure in which a lap dancing establishment is operated. Responsible Managing Agent. An individual who is authorized by the owner of a lap dancing establishment to oversee the operations of the establishment.