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Section 567.010 – Chapter definitions.

Effective – 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories 567.010. Chapter definitions. — As used in this chapter, the following terms mean: (1) “Deviate sexual intercourse”, any sexual act involving the genitals of one person and the mouth, hand, tongue, or anus of another person; or any act involving the penetration, however slight, of the penis, the […]

Section 567.030 – Patronizing prostitution — penalty.

Effective – 28 Aug 2018, 3 histories 567.030. Patronizing prostitution — penalty. — 1. A person commits the offense of patronizing prostitution if he or she: (1) Pursuant to a prior understanding, gives something of value to another person as compensation for having engaged in sexual conduct with any person; or (2) Gives or agrees […]

Section 567.060 – Promoting prostitution in the second degree — penalty.

Effective – 28 Aug 2018, 3 histories 567.060. Promoting prostitution in the second degree — penalty. — 1. A person commits the offense of promoting prostitution in the second degree if he or she knowingly: (1) Promotes prostitution by managing, supervising, controlling or owning, either alone or in association with others, a house of prostitution […]

Section 567.070 – Promoting prostitution in the third degree — penalty.

Effective – 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories 567.070. Promoting prostitution in the third degree — penalty. — 1. A person commits the offense of promoting prostitution in the third degree if he or she knowingly: (1) Causes or aids a person to commit or engage in prostitution; (2) Procures or solicits patrons for prostitution; (3) […]

Section 567.080 – Prostitution houses deemed public nuisances.

Effective – 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories 567.080. Prostitution houses deemed public nuisances. — 1. Any room, building or other structure regularly used for any prostitution activity prohibited by this chapter is a public nuisance. 2. The attorney general, circuit attorney or prosecuting attorney may, in addition to all criminal sanctions, prosecute a suit in […]

Section 567.085 – Promoting travel for prostitution — penalty.

Effective – 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories 567.085. Promoting travel for prostitution — penalty. — 1. A person commits the offense of promoting travel for prostitution if he or she knowingly sells or offers to sell travel services that include or facilitate travel for the purpose of engaging in prostitution as defined by section 567.020. […]

Section 567.089 – Offering travel for purpose of prostitution prohibited — penalties.

Effective – 05 Jun 2006 567.089. Offering travel for purpose of prostitution prohibited — penalties. — 1. No travel agency or charter tour operator shall engage in selling, advertising, or otherwise offering to sell travel services, tourism packages, or activities that solicit, encourage, or facilitate travel for the purpose of engaging in prostitution. 2. Upon […]

Section 567.090 – Preemption and standardization.

Effective – 01 Jan 1979 567.090. Preemption and standardization. — The general assembly by enacting this chapter intends to preempt any other regulation of the area covered by felony sections 567.050 through 567.070, to promote statewide control of prostitution, and to standardize laws that governmental subdivisions may adopt in other areas covered by this chapter. […]

Section 567.100 – Responsibilities of prosecuting attorneys and attorney general.

Effective – 01 Jan 1979 567.100. Responsibilities of prosecuting attorneys and attorney general. — In addition to the responsibility of circuit attorneys and prosecuting attorneys in their respective jurisdictions to enforce the criminal provisions of this chapter, they shall have the duty to enforce the provisions of section 567.080; and the attorney general shall have […]

Section 567.110 – Persistent prostitution offender — penalty.

Effective – 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories 567.110. Persistent prostitution offender — penalty. — Any person who has been found guilty of a violation of section 567.020 or 567.030 and who is alleged and proved to be a persistent prostitution offender is guilty of a class E felony. ­­——– (L. 1997 S.B. 347, A.L. 2014 […]

Section 567.120 – HIV testing for persons arrested for a prostitution-related offense.

Effective – 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories 567.120. HIV testing for persons arrested for a prostitution-related offense. — Any person arrested for a prostitution-related offense, who has been found guilty of a prior prostitution-related offense, may, within the sound discretion of the court, be required to undergo HIV testing as a condition precedent to the […]