Businesses involved in the adult entertainment industry are highly regulated. In addition to being subject to the same requirements as mainstream enterprises, they need to be concerned with added restrictions--for example, regarding the age of the actors portrayed in an on-line business. Such a regulation can be seen in 18 U.S.C. § 2257, entitled Compliance Notice. In essence, this provision dictates that the website operator has properly maintained verification that all models used in the performance of adult-based features are at least 18 years of age. Failure to follow this and other pertinent statutes may result in criminal prosecution. Another example of adult-based websites is those that advertise adult escort businesses. While legal if operated properly, there is no question that they are subject to strict scrutiny by the government.
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