Section 1306 – Aggravated exploitation of prostitution.

• (1) A person is guilty of aggravated exploitation if:
  • (a) in committing an act of exploiting prostitution, as defined in Section 76-10-1305, the person uses any force, threat, or fear against any person;
  • (b) the person procured, transported, or persuaded or with whom the person shares the proceeds of prostitution is a child or is the spouse of the actor; or
  • (c) in the course of committing exploitation of prostitution, a violation of Section 76-10-1305, the person commits human trafficking or human smuggling, a violation of Section 76-5-308, 76-5-308.1, 76-5-308.3, or 76-5-308.5.

• (2) Aggravated exploitation of prostitution is a second degree felony, except under Subsection (3).

• (3) Aggravated exploitation of prostitution involving a child is a first 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 181, 2022 General Session