Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

sex toys and age

I am the owner of an adult Party business. I sell adult sex toys as well as other sexual related items such as lingeire and lotions. I hire on Independant Representatives to sell my items. How old must they be...what is the legal age in all of the different states to sell ''adult'' items.

On the flip side How old must a person be to purchase items from us. Could you provide me with a list of all the states and the legal ages for these two issues. I do not want to get in any trouble.


Asked on 7/13/01, 3:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Peter Gonzalez Sanchez-Medina, Gonzalez, Quesada, Lage, Crespo, Gomez & MachadoLLP

Re: sex toys and age

First, I would not rely on the faceless words of a lawyer via the internet when making important business decisions that may have a substantial economic impact and significant legal ramifications.

Second, the age requirements can range from 18 to 25 depending on the state or jurisdiction involved. Of course, depending on the items offered for sale, the items themselves may be illegal in some parts of the country. I cannot imagine that lingerie or lotions are considered illicit and illegal anywhere, or that one must be 21 to sell them, but I can imagine that other items may be an issue. Of course, without researching the issues, it is impossible to make any definitive judgments.

Third, your question requires extensive legal research of statutes and perhaps caselaw of every state or jurisdiction in the country. The legal issues or advice may be affected by facts such as whether the materials will be sold via the internet instead of at physical stores. You need to seek the advice of counsel. Good luck.

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Answered on 7/13/01, 7:09 pm


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