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This bill proposes to make it a criminal offense for individuals to perform adult cabaret performances in public spaces or in locations where minors might view the performance. The bill specifically defines "adult cabaret performance" as entertainment featuring topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, or male/female impersonators providing entertainment that appeals to prurient (sexually inappropriate) interests. The legislation establishes penalties for such performances, with a first offense classified as a misdemeanor and subsequent offenses elevated to felonies. For a felony conviction, the bill prescribes potential consequences of a fine up to $25,000, imprisonment in a state correctional facility for up to five years, or both. The bill also explicitly supersedes any prior local ordinances or regulations related to such performances, effectively creating a statewide standard for regulating adult-oriented performances in proximity to minors.

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