PROSTITUTION ACT 2000 - SECT 21

PROSTITUTION ACT 2000 - SECT 21

21 .         Allowing child to be at place involving prostitution

                A person who allows a child to enter or remain at a place at which the person knows or could be reasonably expected to know —

            (a)         an act of prostitution is taking place; or

            (b)         a business involving more than one prostitute in the provision of prostitution is being carried on,

                commits an offence under this section.

        Penalty:

            (a)         for a first offence — $25 000;

            (b)         for any subsequent offence — imprisonment for 2 years.