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NO MORE SEX ON THE STREET

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By Staff Reporter / 2010-01-20 12:14:28

The Valencian Federation of Municipalities and Provinces has introduced a law making sex on the street punishable by a fine of 3,000 euros. The new framework also outlaws prostitution, begging and any other activity that ‘disturbs the tranquillity of neighbours’. Also included for the first time is legislation that aims to control the behaviour of club doormen.

The law, which will apply everywhere within the City of Valencia, provides for penalties of up to 3,000 euros for having sex in a car within the city or 400 euros for people who buy pirated DVDs and CDs in the street. The legislation has been unanimously approved by the council representatives and responds to the requests of the public that they also begin to tackle problems such as graffiti and vandalism.

It expressly prohibits begging and provides for the seizure of any monies that have been raised by such methods.  The law says that a warning will be issued for a first offence which will be followed by denuncia’s for those beggars who persist. It warns that begging with children will attract a fine of between 1,500 and 3,000 euros, offering tissues for sale on the street carries a penalty of up to 150 euros and cleaning windshields will be punishable by up to 400 euros.

Sleeping at any time in public places is punishable by a fine of up to 400 euros and bank porches may no longer be used for sleeping nor may public fountains be used for washing. The law seeks to end prostitution in the street and is aimed equally at prostitutes and their clients.

For a first offence clients and prostitutes face penalties of between 1,500 and 3,000 euros. If sex workers continue to offend they will suffer imprisonment. The document warns that any person who has sexual intercourse in a vehicle in the street will also be fined up to 3,000 euros. Penalties for drinking alcohol in the street are increased with fines up to € 3,000.

The protocol also suggests that parents be held responsible for the acts of their children whilst they are still minors and therefore will face any penalty arising as a result of their misbehaviour.

The ordinance also prohibits the sale and purchase of food, beverages and other products on the streets (such as counterfeit goods). The document sets out fines of up to 400 euros for both sellers and buyers.

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