Canada Town Could Ban Adult Videos and Stores

DELTA, B.C. — New rules that passed the city council here Monday night would forbid the sale and rental of "adult entertainment" and "adult video" in Delta.

The regulation was proposed to eliminate a loophole that appeared to permit adult stores everywhere but in a new housing development. Reportedly, the loophole was created when a rule was passed banning adult stores in the development without extending it to the rest of the community.

The new rules would “prohibit the use of any lands for the purpose of sale or rental of adult entertainment products” but a public hearing must be held before the new rules can take effect. Existing stores would be allowed to stay in business as “legally non-conforming.”

There are currently five stores that sell or rent X-rated videos in Delta, and three other adult stores that sell adult toys, magazines, lingerie and other products.

One council member, a lawyer, warned the ban leaves the municipality open to a Charter of Rights lawsuit and was the only one to vote against it. He said that people can dial up hardcore porn on the Internet or watch it through their local cable provider so going after local stores makes little sense.

“We’re tilting at windmills here and I think we have better things to do,” he said.

Another council member, who favored the new rules, convinced the rest of council to include the production of adult videos in the ban.

“If we’re going to be prudes, we might as well cover the bases,” she said.

The regulations were drafted shortly after an adults-only video store leased premises in Delta. The store hasn’t opened yet.

Copyright © 2024 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Williams Trading Co. Launches Pre-Black Friday Warehouse Sale

Williams Trading has launched its pre-Black Friday warehouse sale for retailers today.

Orion Unveils 6 New Styles From 'Noir Handmade' Line

Orion Wholesale has introduced six new clubwear styles from its Noir Handmade line of apparel.

BasisDx Adds Comfort Collect Device to 'Pro13' Home Testing Kit

PASS-certified home testing kit manufacturer BasisDx has added the new Comfort Collecting Device to its Pro13 kit.

XBIZ Honors Retail Edition to Light Up Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

XBIZ is pleased to announce that the pleasure industry’s biggest night, the retail edition of the annual XBIZ Honors, set for Saturday, Jan. 18, will be held at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

Pipedream Expands 'Anal Fantasy Elite' Collection

Pipedream Products has expanded its Anal Fantasy Elite collection with two new stimulators.

Orion Expands 'Couples Choice' Line With New '2 in 1' Vibe

Orion Wholesale has added the 2 in 1 Vibrator + Butt Plug to its Couples Choice collection of pleasure products.

Lovense Unveils 'Mission 2' Long Distance Vibe

Lovense has introduced the new Mission 2 vibrating suction cup dildo to its long-distance collection.

Male Power Debuts 'Pack & Play' Collection

Male Power has introduced its new Pack & Play collection of men's underwear.

Orion Debuts New Styles From Cottelli Lingerie

Orion Wholesale is now shipping new styles from its Cottelli Curves plus-size lingerie line.

Sportsheets Unveils Rebranded 'Edge' Line, 9 New Products

Sportsheets has debuted its reimagined Edge line featuring nine new products.

Show More