§851. Definitions As used in this chapter: [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 1. “Prostitution” means engaging in, or agreeing to engage in, or offering to engage in a sexual act or sexual contact, as those terms are defined in section 251, in return for a pecuniary benefit to be received by the person […]
§852. Aggravated sex trafficking 1. A person is guilty of aggravated sex trafficking if the person knowingly: A. Promotes prostitution by compelling a person to enter into, engage in or remain in prostitution; [PL 2013, c. 407, §2 (AMD).] B. Promotes prostitution of a person 15, 16 or 17 years of age; or […]
§853-A. Engaging in prostitution 1. A person who has in fact attained 18 years of age is guilty of engaging in prostitution if: A. The person engages in prostitution as defined in section 851. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime, except that the sentencing alternative may include only the penalties provided […]
§853-B. Engaging a prostitute 1. A person is guilty of engaging a prostitute if: A. The person engages a prostitute within the meaning of section 851, subsection 1‑A. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or [PL 2013, c. 407, §4 (AMD).] B. The person violates paragraph A and, at the […]
§853. Sex Trafficking 1. A person is guilty of sex trafficking if: A. The person knowingly promotes prostitution. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2013, c. 407, §3 (NEW).] B. The person violates paragraph A and has 2 or more prior convictions in this State for any combination […]
§854. Indecent conduct 1. A person is guilty of indecent conduct if: A. In a public place: (1) The actor engages in a sexual act, as defined in section 251. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class E crime; (2) The actor knowingly exposes the actor’s genitals under circumstances that in fact […]
§855. Patronizing prostitution of minor or person with mental disability 1. A person is guilty of patronizing prostitution of a minor if: A. The person, in return for another’s prostitution, gives or agrees to give a pecuniary benefit either to the person whose prostitution is sought or to a 3rd person and the person […]
