Local News in Brief : Move to Ban Sex Journals
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An ordinance preventing the display of sexually explicit publications in sidewalk newspaper racks and vending machines was introduced by the Manhattan Beach City Council Tuesday.
The ordinance, which follows state-mandated guidelines for such laws, would make it a misdemeanor to display sexually explicit materials in public areas where minors may be present. Blinder racks, which cover the lower two-thirds of the publication, would be exempt.
If adopted by the council at its Dec. 1 meeting, the new law would take effect in January.
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