76-5d-208. Aggravated exploitation of prostitution.
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Effective 5/6/2026
76-5d-208. Aggravated exploitation 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 aggravated exploitation of prostitution if:
(a)in committing an act of exploitation of prostitution as described in Section 76-5d-207 , the actor uses any force, threat, or fear against any individual;
(b)the individual whom the actor procured, transported, or persuaded or with whom the actor shares the proceeds of prostitution, is a child or is the spouse of the actor; or
(c)in the course of committing an act of exploitation of prostitution as described in Section 76-5d-207 , the actor commits human trafficking or human smuggling in violation of Section 76-5-308 , 76-5-308.1 , 76-5-308.5 , 76-5-308.6 , 76-5-310 , 76-5-310.2 , 76-5-311 , 76-5-312 , 76-5-316 , or 76-5-317 .
(a)Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b) , a violation of Subsection
(2)is a second degree felony.
(b)A violation of Subsection
(2)is a first degree felony if the violation involves a child.
(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.
Amended by Chapter 247 , 2026 General Session