N.Y. Penal Law § 230.30: Promoting prostitution in the second degree

§ 230.30 Promoting prostitution in the second degree.

A person is guilty of promoting prostitution in the second degree when

he or she knowingly:

1. Advances prostitution by compelling a person by force or

intimidation to engage in prostitution, or profits from such coercive

conduct by another; or

2. Advances or profits from prostitution of a person less than

eighteen years old.

Promoting prostitution in the second degree is a class C felony.