Put into effect July 1, Alabama's new obscenity law may be the toughest in the nation. And, based on the number of lawsuits filed against it so far, it may be the most controversial. \n The new law, under attack in four federal lawsuits, is a veritable stew of anti-porn measures. Among it's provisions are a zoning ordinance restricting adult businesses from locating near homes, schools, churches and parks; a section which makes it illegal to sell devices that are useful primarily for stimulating genitals; another section requiring opaque coverings for genitals and female breasts in nude dancing clubs; and additional regulations for giving out materials that is harmful to minors. There's also a provision that lets local governments regulate outside display advertising. \n One lawsuit, Williams V. Pryor, sues state attorney general Bill Pryor over the section of the law dealing with devices for genital stimulation. The suit argues that these devices are used to correct sexual dysfunction. \n By restricting the sale of these devices, Alabama violates basic privacy rights guaranteed in the Constitution, the suit says. \n The other cases challenge the law as an infringement on First Amendment rights. Those cases are Ranch House Corp. v. Amerson, Reliford v. Whisante and SJB Corp. v. City of Birmingham. \n In the Reliford case, Dawn Reliford, owner of two adult clubs, alleges that the First Amendment does not allow Alabama to make topless nude dancing a crime. The suit also challenges the zoning and licensing parts of the law. \n A hearing on Reliford's motion for a temporary restraining order was held last week but the federal judge has not yet ruled on the matter. Meanwhile, authorities have agreed not to enforce the law on Reliford's clubs until the judge makes a ruling. \n In the Ranch House Corp. case, which also involves nude dancing clubs, a federal judge has ordered Calhoun County official not to enforce the law until after Aug. 24. That's when the judge is to rule on a request for a preliminary injunction against enforcing the law.
All models were at least 18 years old at the time of their performance. 18 U.S.C. 2257 Record-Keeping Requirements Compliance Statement.
