# The Policing and Crime Act 2009 (Consequential Provisions) (England) Order 2010, Article 3: Amendment of section 22 of the London Local Authorities Act 2004


After section 22(2A) of the London Local Authorities Act 2004 (soliciting for custom) insert—
“(2B) It shall be a defence in any proceedings for an offence under subsection (1)(b) if, at the time of the alleged offence—
(a) the premises concerned were subject to a licence for a sexual entertainment venue under Schedule 3 to the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982,
(b) a waiver under paragraph 7 of that Schedule from the requirement for such a licence was in force, or
(c) article 6(1) of the Policing and Crime Act 2009 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) (England) Order 2010 applied to the premises.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/723/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/policing-and-crime-act-2009-consequential-provisions-england-order-2010/article-3
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