76-5d-205. Entering or remaining in a place of prostitution.
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Effective 5/7/2025
76-5d-205. Entering or remaining in a place of prostitution.
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 , 76-5d-101 , and 76-5d-201 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits entering or remaining in a place of prostitution if the actor enters or remains in a place of prostitution for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity.
(a)Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b) , a violation of Subsection
(2)is a class A misdemeanor.
(b)A violation of Subsection
(2)is a third degree felony if the actor has previously been convicted two or more times of:
(i)a violation of Subsection
(2); or
(ii)a local ordinance adopted in accordance with Section 76-5d-102 addressing the same or similar type of violation to the violation described in Subsection
(2).
(4)Upon a conviction for a violation of this section, the court shall order:
(a)the maximum fine amount and may not waive or suspend the fine; and
(b)the actor to pay for and complete a court-approved educational program about the negative effects on an individual involved with prostitution or human trafficking.
Enacted by Chapter 173 , 2025 General Session