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Crimes Act 1961

Crimes against morality and decency, sexual crimes, and crimes against public welfare - Crimes against public welfare

147: Brothel-keeping

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“This law about running a place where people sell sex was removed and is no longer part of the rules.”

The law about brothel-keeping has changed. This part of the Crimes Act 1961 no longer exists. It was removed on 28 June 2003 when the Prostitution Reform Act 2003 came into effect. This means that the old rules about brothel-keeping are no longer part of New Zealand law. If you want to know about current laws related to this topic, you should look at the Prostitution Reform Act 2003.

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Part 7 Crimes against morality and decency, sexual crimes, and crimes against public welfare
Crimes against public welfare

147Brothel-keeping (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 147: repealed, on , by section 48(1)(a) of the Prostitution Reform Act 2003 (2003 No 28).