Local Leaders Lift Restrictions on Minors at Performances
Jefferson County Repeals Ordinance Restricting Minors from Live Performances
WV News | Friday, December 20, 2024
By Staff
In a significant move, the Jefferson County Commission has overturned an ordinance that barred minors from attending adult live performances, including certain drag shows. This decision, made by a narrow 3-2 vote, follows the ordinance's enactment in June 2023, which aimed to limit access to performances described as containing nudity or sexual content. Critics had previously drawn parallels between this law and similar legislation in other states. The repeal could open doors for youth engagement in local cultural events and performances in towns like Charles Town and Ranson, as community members advocate for artistic expression.
