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Prostitution Reform Act 2003

Miscellaneous provisions - Repeals, amendments, and transitional provisions

49: Repeals and revocations coming into force when Part 3 comes into force

You could also call this:

"Some old laws will be cancelled when Part 3 of the Prostitution Reform Act starts"

When Part 3 of the Prostitution Reform Act 2003 comes into force, you will see some changes to the law. The Massage Parlours Act 1978 will be repealed, which means it will no longer be a law. The Massage Parlours Regulations 1979 will also be revoked, which means they will no longer apply.

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Part 4Miscellaneous provisions
Repeals, amendments, and transitional provisions

49Repeals and revocations coming into force when Part 3 comes into force

  1. The Massage Parlours Act 1978 (1978 No 13) is repealed.

  2. The Massage Parlours Regulations 1979 (SR 1979/35) are revoked.