Striptease is an art, Norwegian appeal court rules - GoFuckYourself.com

Sarah_Jayne · 12-06-2006, 06:40 AM

Striptease is an art, Norwegian appeal court rules

OSLO (AFP) - Striptease is an art and should therefore be exempt from value-added tax (VAT), according to a Norwegian appeal court ruling, a copy of which was obtained by AFP.

"Striptease, in the way it is practiced in this case, is a form of dance combined with acting" which compares to other stage acts that are exempt from VAT in Norway, three judges ruled unanimously.

The verdict upheld a May 2005 ruling of a district court in favour of Den Blue Engel (The Blue Angel), a company that runs the Diamond Go Go Bar in Oslo, which refused to pay 25 percent tax on entry fees to the club demanded by Norwegian tax authorities.

Lawyers for the Blue Angel argued that other stage performances, such as sword swallowers and a comic making saucy jokes, were not subject to VAT.

The Diamond Go Go Bar's striptease shows were not vulgar and were performed by professional dancers, lawyers for the Blue Angel maintained.

The court ordered Norwegian authorities to meet the Blue Angel's legal costs, estimated at some 160,000 Norwegian kroner (26,216 dollars, 19,675 euros).

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20061205...y_061205180808

Violetta · 12-06-2006, 06:52 AM

Yep... so you can all come over here and strip!

Mr. Romance · 12-06-2006, 06:52 AM

yes it is , a very creative one i might add

Mr. Romance

pimplink · 12-06-2006, 08:14 AM

I believe striptease is a creative art.

reynold · 12-06-2006, 08:29 AM

If it arouses you from your waist up, it's art. From the waist down, it's definitely an adult stuff.

who · 12-06-2006, 08:34 AM

I just don't understand why humans impose silly 'rules' on themselves which go utterly against their nature. Hey I want a hot chick to rub her ass on my crotch, why should it be illegal?

12-06-2006, 06:40 AM	#1
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Striptease is an art, Norwegian appeal court rules Striptease is an art, Norwegian appeal court rules OSLO (AFP) - Striptease is an art and should therefore be exempt from value-added tax (VAT), according to a Norwegian appeal court ruling, a copy of which was obtained by AFP. "Striptease, in the way it is practiced in this case, is a form of dance combined with acting" which compares to other stage acts that are exempt from VAT in Norway, three judges ruled unanimously. The verdict upheld a May 2005 ruling of a district court in favour of Den Blue Engel (The Blue Angel), a company that runs the Diamond Go Go Bar in Oslo, which refused to pay 25 percent tax on entry fees to the club demanded by Norwegian tax authorities. Lawyers for the Blue Angel argued that other stage performances, such as sword swallowers and a comic making saucy jokes, were not subject to VAT. The Diamond Go Go Bar's striptease shows were not vulgar and were performed by professional dancers, lawyers for the Blue Angel maintained. The court ordered Norwegian authorities to meet the Blue Angel's legal costs, estimated at some 160,000 Norwegian kroner (26,216 dollars, 19,675 euros). http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20061205...y_061205180808

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12-06-2006, 08:34 AM	#6
who So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ICQ #23642053 Posts: 19,593	I just don't understand why humans impose silly 'rules' on themselves which go utterly against their nature. Hey I want a hot chick to rub her ass on my crotch, why should it be illegal?