Missouri Laws 567.070 – Promoting prostitution in the third degree — penalty
1. A person commits the offense of promoting prostitution in the third degree if he or she knowingly:
(1) Causes or aids a person to commit or engage in prostitution;
Attorney's Note
Under the Missouri Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E felony | up to 4 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 567.070
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- Something of value: any money or property, or any token, object or article exchangeable for money or property. See Missouri Laws 567.010
(2) Procures or solicits patrons for prostitution;
(3) Provides persons or premises for prostitution purposes;
(4) Operates or assists in the operation of a house of prostitution or a prostitution business or enterprise;
(5) Accepts or receives or agrees to accept or receive something of value pursuant to an agreement or understanding with any person whereby he or she participates or is to participate in proceeds of prostitution activity; or
(6) Engages in any conduct designed to institute, aid or facilitate an act or enterprise of prostitution.
2. The offense of promoting prostitution in the third degree is a class E felony.