Allowing Premises to be Used for Prostitution

What the law states

The offence of allowing premises to be used for prostitution is outlines in section 17 of the Summary Offences Act 1988 (NSW). It is illegal for a person who is a manager of:

• a massage business
• a sauna
• steam-baths
• facilities for physical exercise
• facilities for the taking of photographs
• photographic studios

or services and facilities of a like nature, to allow the premises to be used for prostitution.

Example of this Offence

An example of this offence is where a manager of a sauna is aware of and permits for prostitution to take place within the premises of his or her business. 

Defences

The defences to this offence include but are not limited to duress and necessity.

Penalty

The maximum penalty for this offence is $550 or 12 months imprisonment or both. 

How can Prime Lawyers help you?

The criminal lawyers at Prime are experienced in work on these types of offences. They will talk you through the matter and explore all of your options, before acting on your instructions and doing all they can to achieve the best outcome for you.