Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

PROSTITUTION ACT 1992 (NO. 64 OF 1992) - SECT 13

13. It is a defence to a prosecution under subsection 10 (2) or section 11 if it is established that the defendant—

        (a)     took reasonable steps to ascertain the age of the child concerned; and

        (b)     believed on reasonable grounds that the child had attained 18 years of age.