Legal Opinion
Annex Books, Inc. v. City of Indianapolis, Ind.
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided September 3, 2009No. 05-1926PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
EASTERBROOK, Chief Judge.
Indianapolis revised its adult-business ordinances in 2003. These amendments expanded the definition of “adult entertainment business” to include any retail outlet that devotes 25% or more of its space or inventory to, or obtains at least 25% of its revenue from, adult books, magazines, films, and devices. (Adult “devices” include vibrators, dildos, and body-piercing implements.) See Indianapolis Rev.Code § 807-103. Until 2003 the trigger had been 50%. Any “adult entertainment business” needs a license, must be well lit and sanitary, and may not be open on Sunday or…
2Cases cited20 opinions
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