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Something not quite right here. Wonder if this is a man-made rule as, to my mind, selling your body is classed as 'selling goods'. Just my thoughts.
Brothels cleared to open during Easter trade ban
By PAUL EASTON - The Dominion Post | Monday, 9 April 2007
Confusion over Easter trading laws has spread to the oldest service industry in the world - the sex trade.
A woman rang The Dominion Post yesterday asking if her "friend", who worked at a Wellington brothel, was risking a fine by working on Easter Sunday.
Labour Department deputy secretary Andrew Annakin said brothels could stay open over Easter, as they provided a service rather than sold goods.
Most stores that sell goods must close, unless they sell essential supplies.
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