The concept of prostitution has endured through out the
ages, prevalent in all known societies and has been approached with many
different methods of public policing, approval or oversight. Historically
in Nevada, as in all other parts of the world, the profession had been
kept illegal, some times enforced aggressively, some times tolerated in
its illegal form, and then in a 24-hour state, acquainted with the management
of various forms of adult entertainment, and in a spirit of creating “something
better”, was legalized in qualified Nevada counties, by enlightened legislators.
It was understood that a governmentally managed industry with enforceable
oversight, was far superior to an illegal environment, operated in the
shadows by a criminal element that pray on the unfortunate, the unloved,
and the unsuspecting, seeking to give or receive feminine attention that
may not otherwise be available to them. An unregulated industry runs amuck
in the shadowy hands of the criminals that profit from the unfortunate,
and pray on the unprotected.
In 1971 the Legislators of Nevada stepped up to the plate, and though
somewhat uncomfortable, legalized prostitution in Nevada counties with
populations of less than 100,000 residences. They created state statutes
of control and oversight, and then allowed the individual counties to
create licensing and operational statutes and guidelines. The Nevada State
controls and oversight of the prostitution industry have evolved over
the years with the integrity and professionalism reaching a level that
has been recognized by other communities, both locally and internationally,
as the “Standard”, by which the prostitution industry should be regulated.
I have been contacted by representatives from Paris, Canada, and various
interest groups through out the United States. There is a growing interest
for regulating the legal industry of prostitution, and the Nevada model
has been recognized as the standard for others to follow. It is becoming
clear in this 21st century that hiding, or ignoring the industry is not
the answer.
Each month I pledge to identify, explore, and support, with stories, events,
and experience, the incredible benefits that a regulated profession of
legal prostitution brings to the State of Nevada, the local community,
and the Independent contractors that serve. You will find the following
subject matter explored in future columns;
State and county statutes establish the mandatory guidelines that we as
an industry are to follow. They create measurable benefits for every one.
They include but are not limited to;
1) A mandatory State health clearance certificate prior to working, and
then weekly testing and state lab clearance, for each subsequent week
worked in the profession.
2) Mandatory condom use for all requested services, and a latex barrier
that must be used when condoms are not adequate.
3) Prior to working in Nevada the LPIN’s must obtain a work card issued
by the local Sheriff. These include fingerprints and background checks.
No underage, felons, or criminally active individuals will gain approval.
4) Storey County Brothels are considered Drug free environments, and the
policy is strictly enforced.
5) Financial benefits to the County include the brothel license fee ($18,750)
for each brothel every 90 days, then property taxes, Personal property
taxes on all improvements, plus business licenses for the brothels, bars,
restaurants, escort licenses, and a cabaret license for the dancers, then
a room tax for each room in every brothel every day, payable monthly.
Then sheriffs cards for all LPIN’S and Employees that work in the brothel.
Ancillary benefits that will be explored include;
1) Neutralizing community pedophile activity.
2) Removes the criminal element by eliminating “pimps”, and their associated
criminal activities.
3) Prevents the exploitation of underage children in illegal underground
brothels. Prevalent in every other state in our nation.
4) Provides partners for gentlemen that are challenged by Mother Nature,
enduring rehabilitating injuries, and other forms of life’s challenges,
allowing them to enjoy feminine companionship with dignity and respect.
5) Serves an elderly and ageing population of sexually active gentleman
who have lost life’s partners.
6) Creates a safe working environment of choice for LPIN’s, allowing them
to pay taxes on earnings, and then develop credit and buying power for
their families and lives.
Madame Susan
Mustang Ranch & the Wild Horse brothels