Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 259-B – Solicitation of child for commercial sexual exploitation
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1. A person is guilty of soliciting a child for commercial sexual exploitation if the actor knowingly solicits directly or indirectly by any means a person the actor knows or believes is under 18 years of age to engage in an act of prostitution, as defined in section 851.
[PL 2023, c. 316, §3 (AMD).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C crime | up to 5 years | up to $5,000 |
2. Violation of this section is a Class C crime.
[PL 2023, c. 316, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 135, §1 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 316, §3 (AMD).