Massage Establishments Act 2017 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Employment in Establishment for Massage
13. Restriction on employment of certain individuals
Feedback & supportA licensee of an establishment for massage must not employ an individual to work in the establishment for massage except with the approval of the Licensing Officer.
A licensee of an establishment for massage must also not employ any individual in the establishment for massage —
establishment for massage
“establishment for massage” means any premises used, represented as being used, or intended to be used, for the reception or treatment of persons seeking massage;
whom the licensee knows or has reason to believe is likely to engage in, or abet another person to engage in, the provision of sexual services;
who is below 18 years of age; or
who has not undergone and passed a medical health screening if required to do so by the Licensing Officer.
Any licensee who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 and, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both.