What are the laws, regulations, or codes regarding male exotic dancers in both "gay" and "straight" bars?

Check state statutes and city/county ordinances and regulations for this information. The rules vary from state to state and city to city.

The California Penal Code generally prohibits such displays, but hands jurisdiction for such adult entertainment businesses over to the local city or county to regulate. The main concern is zoning, because there are very few locations that allow adult sexually-oriented businesses.