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'''.sex''' is a new generic top level domain name ([[gTLD]]) proposal under ICANN's [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]], which is intended for the use adult entertainment community. The application for the domain name string was submitted by [[ICM Registry]], operator of the [[.xxx]] gTLD. [[Stuart Lawley]], CEO of the company said that if the .sex TLD will be approved, all domain names registered under the .xxx gTLD will be grandfathered and matching names will be reserved under the .sex gTLD without any cost to owners of the domain names. However, a nominal fee will be charged if the owner of a particular reserved .sex domain name decides to activate and use it. <ref>
'''.sex''' is a new generic top level domain name ([[gTLD]]) proposal under ICANN's [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]], which is intended for the use adult entertainment community.
==Current Applicants==
# [[ICM Registry]] - The application for the domain name string was submitted by [[ICM Registry]], operator of the [[.xxx]] gTLD. [[Stuart Lawley]], CEO of the company, said that if the .sex TLD will be approved, all domain names registered under the .xxx gTLD will be grandfathered and matching names will be reserved under the .sex gTLD without any cost to owners of the domain names. However, a nominal fee will be charged if the owner of a particular reserved .sex domain name decides to activate and use it. <ref>
[http://www.icmregistry.com/press/xxx-operator-applies-to-icann-for-more-adult-top-level-domains/#more-1510 .XXX Operator Applies to ICANN for More Adult Top-Level Domains]</ref>
[http://www.icmregistry.com/press/xxx-operator-applies-to-icann-for-more-adult-top-level-domains/#more-1510 .XXX Operator Applies to ICANN for More Adult Top-Level Domains]</ref>
# [[Internet Marketing Solutions Limited]]
==Previous Legislative Proposal on .Sex TLD==
==Previous Legislative Proposal on .Sex TLD==
In 2005, Michael Smigiel Sr., a lawmaker from the State of Maryland proposed a bill to develop a .sex TLD, which shall be used by adult websites operating within the state in order to protect minors without violating anybody's constitutional rights.<ref>
In 2005, Michael Smigiel Sr., a lawmaker from the State of Maryland proposed a bill to develop a .sex TLD, which shall be used by adult websites operating within the state in order to protect minors without violating anybody's constitutional rights.<ref>