S.D. Codified Laws § 22-23-2

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 22-23-2 - Promoting prostitution-Felony

Any person who:

(1) Encourages, induces, procures, or otherwise purposely causes another to become or remain a prostitute;

(2) Promotes the prostitution of a minor; or

(3) Promotes the prostitution of his or her spouse, child, ward, or other dependant person;

is guilty of promoting prostitution. Promoting prostitution is a Class 5 felony.

SDCL 22-23-2

SDC 1939, § 13.2706; SL 1976, ch 158, § 23-3; SL 1977, ch 189, § 54; SL 2005, ch 120, §177.