Kentucky Statutes 529.040 – Promoting prostitution
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(1) A person is guilty of promoting prostitution when he knowingly advances or profits from prostitution.
(2) Promoting prostitution is a Class A misdemeanor unless the person managed, supervised, controlled, or owned, either alone or in association with others, a house of prostitution or a prostitution business or enterprise involving prostitution activity by two (2) or more prostitutes, in which case it is a Class D felony.
For details, see § 532.060 and § 532.090
Effective: June 26, 2007
History: Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 19, sec. 7, effective June 26, 2007. — Amended
1986 Ky. Acts ch. 289, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1986. — Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch.
406, sec. 253, effective January 1, 1975.
(2) Promoting prostitution is a Class A misdemeanor unless the person managed, supervised, controlled, or owned, either alone or in association with others, a house of prostitution or a prostitution business or enterprise involving prostitution activity by two (2) or more prostitutes, in which case it is a Class D felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | between 1 and 5 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $500 |
Effective: June 26, 2007
History: Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 19, sec. 7, effective June 26, 2007. — Amended
1986 Ky. Acts ch. 289, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1986. — Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch.
406, sec. 253, effective January 1, 1975.