Penal Law § 230.00 · Article 230. Prostitution Offenses
Prostitution
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§ 230.00 Prostitution.
A person is guilty of prostitution when such person engages or agrees or offers to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee.
Prostitution is a class B Misdemeanor.
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