§ 54-316. Purposes.

(a)

This division is enacted pursuant to the authority conferred by Penal Code 313.1(d) and pursuant to the police powers vested in counties by article XI, section 7 of the California Constitution. The city council hereby finds that the exhibition to minors of harmful matter seriously threatens to corrupt the morals and character of the youth of this city.

(b)

The interior of business establishments to which members of the general public are admitted constitute "public places" within the meaning of and as that term is used in Penal Code § 313.1(d). Business establishments to which members of the general public are admitted are not, when entered by minors, "a public place from which minors are excluded" within the meaning of and as that term is used in Penal Code § 313.1(d). It is the intent of this division to require business establishments frequented by members of the general public to either:

(1)

Prevent minors from entering; or

(2)

Shield harmful matter which minors may see with blinder racks in the manner prescribed in this division.

(c)

It is also the purpose of this division to require blinder racks shielding from view harmful matter which may be viewed by minors from public property.

(Ord. No. 97-01, § 2(9.98.000), 1-2-1997; Ord. No. 97-13, § 2, 3-26-1997; Ord. No. 97-17, § 2, 9-24-1997)