N.Y. Penal Law § 230.15: Promoting prostitution; definitions of terms

§ 230.15 Promoting prostitution; definitions of terms.

The following definitions are applicable to this article:

1. "Advance prostitution." A person "advances prostitution" when,

acting other than as a person in prostitution or as a patron thereof, he

or she knowingly causes or aids a person to commit or engage in

prostitution, procures or solicits patrons for prostitution, provides

persons or premises 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. "Profit from prostitution." A person "profits from prostitution"

when, acting other than as a person in prostitution receiving

compensation for personally rendered prostitution services, he or she

accepts or receives money or other property pursuant to an agreement or

understanding with any person whereby he or she participates or is to

participate in the proceeds of prostitution activity.