Operation of a brothel – Other requirements

Description

Information on the procedure

General information

The premises of a brothel may only be rented out for the purpose of prostitution and only to persons of legal age who can prove that they are free of sexually transmitted diseases by means of an official photo ID issued in accordance with health regulations.

The holder of the brothel licence is required to notify the authority and the authority responsible for conducting administrative criminal proceedings in writing of persons who are to engage in prostitution in the brothel, stating their first name and surname, date of birth, place of birth, place of residence and the amount of rent to be paid by them in the brothel before commencing their activities.

Requirements

Section 17(1): The premises of a brothel may be made available only on a rental basis and only to persons of full legal age and capacity with a health certificate.

Section 17(2): The persons practising prostitution in the brothel must be notified to the administrative authority in writing.

Deadlines

None.

Procedure

The holder of a brothel licence must notify the authority and the authority responsible for conducting administrative criminal proceedings in writing of the persons engaged in prostitution in the brothel.

Authentification and signature

The application does not have to be signed electronically – using a mobile phone signature (Handy-Signatur) or E-ID – or by hand.

Required documents

- Official medical certificate.

- The first and last names of the persons practising prostitution in the brothel, the date of birth, the place of birth, the place of residence and the amount of rent to be paid by them.