But a new ordinance requiring actors in pornographic films made in Los Angeles to use condoms could drive the multibillion-dollar industry from the city. The law took effect this week.

While sexual health advocates have hailed the requirement as a milestone in protecting the health of sex-film performers, pornographic film executives, who have long maintained that condom use in their movies cuts sharply into sales, have said they will have to consider relocating their operations.

“Clearly, the viewing public doesn’t want to watch movies with condoms,” said Steven Hirsch, an industry veteran and the founder of Vivid Entertainment. “If they mandate condoms, people will shoot in other locations.”

What happens when the government requires condoms in pornos? They shrug.

Oh, and this is interesting. What’s the difference between prostitution and porn? Cameras!

In addition, in 1988, the California Supreme Court ruled that pornographic filmmakers could not be prosecuted under prostitution laws. The only other state with a similar ruling is New Hampshire, while in many states the issue has not been litigated.

Family Guy explained this situation quite accurately. “Remember kids: She’s not a whore if she’s an actress.”