Utah Code 76-10-1304. Aiding prostitution
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(1) An individual is guilty of aiding prostitution if the individual:
For details, see Utah Code § 76-3-204
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 76-10-1304
- Act: means a voluntary bodily movement and includes speech. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Actor: means a person whose criminal responsibility is in issue in a criminal action. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
(1)(a)
(1)(a)(i) solicits an individual to patronize a prostitute, or to patronize an individual the actor believes to be a prostitute;
(1)(a)(ii) procures or attempts to procure a prostitute, or an individual the actor believes to be a prostitute, for a patron;
(1)(a)(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
(1)(a)(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
(1)(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.