§ 76-10-1303. Patronizing a prostitute.  


Latest version.
  • (1) A person is guilty of patronizing a prostitute when the person:
    (a) pays or offers or agrees to pay another person a fee for the purpose of engaging in an act of sexual activity; or
    (b) enters or remains in a house of prostitution for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity.
    (2) Patronizing a prostitute is a class B misdemeanor, except as provided in Subsection (3) or (4) and Section 76-10-1309.
    (3) A violation of this section that is preceded by a conviction under this section or a conviction under local ordinance adopted under Section 76-10-1307 is a class A misdemeanor.
    (4) If the patronizing of a prostitute under Subsection (1)(a) involves a child as the other person, a violation of Subsection (1)(a) is a third degree felony.
Amended by Chapter 30, 2013 General Session
Amended by Chapter 196, 2013 General Session