Once a fellow in Georgia turns 18, the state has no right to keep him from watching nude dancing, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled.\n The court nullified a state law that prohibited young adults aged 18, 19 and 20 from viewing nude dancing in commercial establishments. The law violated the fundamental right of young adults of that age to determine for themselves whether to view such forms of sexual expression, the state supreme court said.\n The decision affirms the ruling handed down in August by a Georgia Superior court judge who said that, while the state has an interest in protecting minors from nude dancing, "protecting adults from such expression is neither a compelling state interest nor constitutional."\n The suit, a challenge to a state law passed in 1996, was filed by Cafe Erotica in Peach County, a nude dancing venue that serves food but no alcohol.\n The attorney for the club said the victory is important because it indicates that the court will not tolerate legislation that revokes fundamental rights. W. Wright Banks Jr., Georgia assistant attorney general, said an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is being considered but that it is doubtful one will be filed.
All models were at least 18 years old at the time of their performance. 18 U.S.C. 2257 Record-Keeping Requirements Compliance Statement.
