Regulations for prostitution and brothels were introduced by a Ministry of the Interior decree on April 30, Sex workers need to register and be licensed as fonctionnaires Prostitution can only take place in designated areas Prostitutes may work independently or in brothels Prostitutes may not leave the designated areas except by permit Twice weekly medical examinations for STIs are mandatory Taxes must be paid Time off is only allowed for menstruation Sex workers are not allowed to engage in any other occupation The use of condoms is compulsory Patronnes of brothels must be female, over 35 and have the permission of their husband Article of The Penal Code : Except in the cases provided for by the regulations in force, women who, by gestures or words, offer themselves to passers-by or engage in prostitution occasionally, shall be punished from 6 months to 2 years' imprisonment and 20 To dinars of fine.