North Dakota Code 12.1-29-01 – Promoting prostitution
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1. A person is guilty of an offense if he:
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 360 days | up to $3,000 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 12.1-29-01
- Actor: includes , where relevant, a person guilty of an omission. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- Offense: means conduct for which a term of imprisonment or a fine is authorized by statute after conviction. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- person: includes , where relevant, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
a. Operates a prostitution business or a house of prostitution; b. Induces or otherwise intentionally causes another to become engaged in sexual activity as a business; or
c. Knowingly procures a prostitute for a prostitution business or a house of prostitution.
2. The offense is a class C felony if it is under subdivision b or c of subsection 1 or if it is under subdivision a and the actor owns, controls, manages, or otherwise supervises the prostitution business or house of prostitution. Otherwise the offense is a class A misdemeanor.