PROVIDENCE, R.I. — from www.projo.com – The City Council on Thursday approved two ordinances, one that prevents minors from working in adult-entertainment businesses such as strip clubs.

The ordinance “barring minors in certain establishments” prohibits persons younger than 18 from providing entertainment or serving food and drinks at “adult entertainment establishments,” which, as defined in the city zoning codes, includes strip clubs.

The measure was proposed after a minor was found working as a stripper in a city club. The city later determined that local laws ban photos and films of minors in sexually suggestive poses, but not live acts.

The ordinance dealing with minors was approved for the second and final time by the council. It now goes to the mayor for approval.