175 Prostitutes not to be allowed to assemble on licensed premises.E+W
(1)The holder of a justices’ licence shall not knowingly allow the licensed premises to be the habitual resort or place of meeting of reputed prostitutes, whether the object of their so resorting or meeting is or is not prostitution; but this section does not prohibit his allowing any such persons to remain in the premises for the purpose of obtaining reasonable refreshment for such time as is necessary for that purpose.
(2)If the holder of a justices’ licence contravenes this section he shall be liable, on a first conviction to a fine not exceeding [F1£25], and on a subsequent conviction to a fine not exceeding [F1£50].
Textual Amendments
F1Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45, SIF 39:1), s. 31(5)(6)(9)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 175(2): Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 35 (in relation to liability on first and subsequent convictions), 38 (increase of fines) and 46 (substitution of references to levels on the standard scale) apply (E.W.)