R5.18 Effect of provisions of the Prostitution Reform Act 2003

No residence class visa may be granted in contravention of the Prostitution Reform Act 2003. That act provides that:

1. No visa may be granted to a person on the basis that they:
   1. Have provided, or intend to provide, commercial sexual services; or
   2. Have provided, or intend to act as an operator of a business of prostitution; or
   3. Have invested, or intends to invest, in a business of prostitution.
2. If the holder of a resident visa is subject to any conditions under section 49(1) of the Immigration Act 2009, the condition is considered not to be met (for the purposes of the holder becoming liable for deportation) if the visa holder acts as an operator of, or invests in, a New Zealand business of prostitution.

Effective 29/11/2010