§ 796.04, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 796. PROSTITUTION
Forcing, compelling, or coercing another to become a prostitute.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) It shall be unlawful for anyone to force, compel, or coerce another to become a prostitute.
(2) Anyone violating this section shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
ss. 1, 2, ch. 21661, 1943; s. 766, ch. 71-136; s. 90, ch. 2018-110.
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Provisions in this library that the text above cites, as it prints each citation. A range cited as “ss. 61.13-61.16” links its first and last provisions.
The Florida Statutes
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
- § 775.083, Fla. Stat.Fines.Printed as s. 775.083
- § 775.084, Fla. Stat.Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; three-time violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties or mandatory minimum prison terms.Printed as s. 775.084
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Provisions in this library whose text cites § 796.04, Fla. Stat.. Each shows the citation as that text prints it.
The Florida Statutes
- § 772.102, Fla. Stat.Definitions.Printed as s. 796.04
- § 787.01, Fla. Stat.Kidnapping; kidnapping of child under age 13, aggravating circumstances.Printed as s. 796.04
- § 787.02, Fla. Stat.False imprisonment; false imprisonment of child under age 13, aggravating circumstances.Printed as s. 796.04
- § 794.056, Fla. Stat.Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund.Printed as s. 796.04
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