PROSTITUTION ACT 1999 - SECT 59 Police power to enter licensed brothel

PROSTITUTION ACT 1999 - SECT 59

59 Police power to enter licensed brothel

(1) A police officer of at least the rank of inspector, or a police officer authorised by a police officer of at least the rank of inspector, may at any time when premises used as a licensed brothel are open for business enter the premises.

(2) If entry is made by a police officer who is not of at least the rank of inspector—

(a) the police officer must be specifically authorised in writing for the particular entry; and

(b) the police officer must produce the authority to the licensee or approved manager if the licensee or manager asks the officer to do so.