A. "Auditor" means the Pierce County Auditor and/or his/her employee or agent.

B. "Dancer" means a person who dances or otherwise performs for or at an erotic dance studio and seeks to arouse or excite the patrons' sexual desires.

C. "Employee" means any and all persons, including dancers, lessees and independent contractors, who work in or at or render any services to the operation of an erotic dance studio.

D. "Erotic dance studio" means a fixed place of business which emphasizes and seeks, through one or more dancers, to arouse or excite the patrons' sexual desires.

E. "Manager" means any person who manages, directs, administers, or is in charge of the affairs and/or conduct of any portion of any activity at an erotic dance studio.

F. "Sheriff" means the Pierce County Sheriff and his/her agents.

G. "Verified" means