Crimes Ordinance Part XII 12-42 Section 139 139. Cap. 200 Keeping a vice establishment (1) A person who on any occasion—  (Amended 69 of 1990 s. 3) (a) keeps any premises, vessel or place as a vice establishment; or (b) manages or assists in the management, or is otherwise in charge or control, of any premises, vessel or place kept as a vice establishment, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable— (i) on summary conviction to imprisonment for 3 years; or (ii) on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for 10 years. (2) Where— (a) a charge under this section is preferred against a person or is withdrawn; or (b) a person is acquitted or convicted of, or successfully appeals against a conviction for, an offence under this section, section 145A applies. (Added 69 of 1990 s. 3) (Added 1 of 1978 s. 6. Amended 31 of 1997 s. 12) [cf. 1956 c. 69 s. 33 U.K.] Use of premises, etc. for illicit sexual purposes 140. Permitting girl or boy under 13 to resort to or be on premises or vessel for intercourse An owner or occupier of any premises or vessel, and any person who manages or assists in the management or control of any premises or vessel, who induces or knowingly suffers a girl or boy Verified Copy Last updated date 5.12.2014