18. (a) The profession of making women’s dresses is prohibited unless a license is obtained from the
local authority, (b) the local authority shall prescribe the regulations which shall have regard to the
public morality of the employees and the business.
Chapter Six
Miscellaneous Provisions
Prohibition of Using Loud Speakers
19. (a) Using loud speakers in commercial business in such away that is likely to cause public nuisance
is prohibited, (b) using load speaker for any purpose after 11 p.m. is prohibited.
The Separation of Men and Women Queuing
20. Every authority requiring citizens to queue must separate between men and women and the public
must adhere to this provision.
Prohibition of Doing Commercial Business in Friday during the Hours of Prayer
21. Operating a commercial business between the hours of 12 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday is prohibited.
Prohibition of Fraud
22. Imposture, fraud, magic and Zaar are prohibited.
Prohibition of Bathing or Washing Cars
23. (a) No person is permitted to bath naked in the Nile, (b) washing cars on beaches, streets and public
parks is prohibited unless that area is prescribed for that purpose by the locality.
Restrictions of Ramadan
24. Owners of restaurants and cafeterias and everyone selling food or drink must not sell during the day
during Ramadan.
Issue or Renewal of a Business License
25. Having regard to the Traders License Act 1995, the issuing or renewal of a license is prohibited if
the business name would contradict religion, good values or customs.
Chapter Seven
Penalties
26. In the case of any contravention of this Act, a person may be punished by one or more of the
following punishments:
a) Imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years.
b) A fine.
c) Both of the above.
d) Whipping.