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11-25-2015, 11:33 AM
By Matt Dykstra, Edmonton Sun
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Alberta's nipple exposure laws received some tweaking Monday.
In response to concerns from the province's burlesque community, the Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission announced Monday that the nude entertainment policy governing bars, lounges and nightclubs has been changed.
"The exposure of female breasts is no longer considered 'nude'," reads a statement from the AGLC.
"Burlesque performers can perform in any licensed premise, subject to any municipal bylaws or rules that may be in effect, and as long as their performances don't meet the definition of nude."
While burlesque dancers were previously mandated to wear bras, the nude entertainment policy now defines "nude" as "the exposure of genitals (male or female) whether the person is fully or partially unclothed."
The AGLC said members of the burlesque community raised concerns that the previous policy did not align with the Canadian Human Rights Act. The AGLC has looked into the concerns and made the policy change effective Monday.
Licensee staff, excluding entertainers, are still prohibited from being nude or exposing their breasts while on duty, said the AGLC. Alberta's remaining nude entertainment policies are not affected.
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Alberta's nipple exposure laws received some tweaking Monday.
In response to concerns from the province's burlesque community, the Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission announced Monday that the nude entertainment policy governing bars, lounges and nightclubs has been changed.
"The exposure of female breasts is no longer considered 'nude'," reads a statement from the AGLC.
"Burlesque performers can perform in any licensed premise, subject to any municipal bylaws or rules that may be in effect, and as long as their performances don't meet the definition of nude."
While burlesque dancers were previously mandated to wear bras, the nude entertainment policy now defines "nude" as "the exposure of genitals (male or female) whether the person is fully or partially unclothed."
The AGLC said members of the burlesque community raised concerns that the previous policy did not align with the Canadian Human Rights Act. The AGLC has looked into the concerns and made the policy change effective Monday.
Licensee staff, excluding entertainers, are still prohibited from being nude or exposing their breasts while on duty, said the AGLC. Alberta's remaining nude entertainment policies are not affected.