Hawaii Revised Statutes 712-1201 Promoting Prostitution; Definition of Terms.

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Liability for coercion into prostitution, see chapter 663J.

§712-1201 Promoting prostitution; definition of terms. In sections 712-1202 and 712-1203:

(1) A person "advances prostitution" if, acting other than as a prostitute or a patron of a prostitute, the person knowingly causes or aids a person to commit or engage in prostitution, procures or solicits patrons for prostitution, provides persons for prostitution purposes, permits premises to be regularly used for prostitution purposes, operates or assists in the operation of a house of prostitution or a prostitution enterprise, or engages in any other conduct designed to institute, aid, or facilitate an act or enterprise of prostitution.

(2) A person "profits from prostitution" if, acting other than as a prostitute receiving compensation for personally-rendered prostitution services, the person accepts or receives money or other property pursuant to an agreement or understanding with any person whereby the person participates or is to participate in the proceeds of prostitution activity. [L 1972, c 9, pt of §1; am L 2011, c 145, §2]

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