I am the owner of a gentlemen’s club in Virginia and I object to the proposed fast tracking of amending the regulations governing operations by retail licensees. Specifically number 6 where the proposed change would be 3 foot separation between a patron and an entertainer. This would be a nightmare to regulate and enforce for ABC agents, club owners, managers and entertainers. Would it be left up to each individual to judge or guess what 3 feet would be? Does everybody need to carry a yardstick with them so we will all know what 3 feet is?

I also object to proposed change in the number 6 where entertainers would have to be separated by a platform or stage 18” or higher.

The regulations already say that customers are not allowed to touch entertainers that are not fully clothed. That is very clear for the agents, owners, entertainers and employees and should be clear enough to regulate.