New law bans images on adult business billboards. One club is suing.
Posted: 04.06.2011 at 10:00 AM
Adult oriented signs are now banned from showing images.
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DETROIT -- A new Michigan law, that restricts adult oriented signs from showing graphic photos, has sparked controversy. One strip club is even suing over the issue.

Last Wednesday the legislation, that was pushed by Senator Tupac A. Hunter, took effect. It forces adult entertainment or sexually oriented businesses from putting questionable images on signs that were visible from the outside of the establishment.

According to the new laws, those types of businesses are now only allowed to have words, numbers, and trademarks on the signs.  If a company violates those rules, it could be fined up to $10,000.

Now, The Penthouse Club is suing. According to the Associated Press, the Detroit area club says the law violates the club’s freedom of expression.

The case is being handled in U.S. District court in Detroit.

We want to know how you feel about the sign law. Does it protect people who don’t want to see those images or does it violate the businesses’ constitutional rights?  Leave us your comments!