Section 1304 – Aiding prostitution.

• (1) An individual is guilty of aiding prostitution if the individual:
  • (a)
    • (i) solicits an individual to patronize a prostitute, or to patronize an individual the actor believes to be a prostitute;
    • (ii) procures or attempts to procure a prostitute, or an individual the actor believes to be a prostitute, for a patron;
    • (iii) leases, operates, or otherwise permits a place controlled by the actor, alone or in association with another, to be used for prostitution or the promotion of prostitution; or
    • (iv) provides any service or commits any act that enables another individual to commit a violation of this Subsection (1)(a) or facilitates another individual’s ability to commit any violation of this Subsection (1)(a); or
  • (b) solicits, receives, or agrees to receive any benefit for committing any of the acts prohibited by Subsection (1)(a).

• (2) Aiding prostitution is a class A misdemeanor, except as provided in Subsection (3).

• (3) An individual who is convicted a second time, and on all subsequent convictions, under this section or under a local ordinance adopted in compliance with Section 76-10-1307 is guilty of a third degree felony.

• (4) Upon a conviction for a violation of this section, the court shall order the maximum fine amount and may not waive or suspend the fine.

Amended by Chapter 308, 2018 General Session