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N.Y. Penal Law § 230.33: Compelling prostitution

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  1. Penal Law
  2. Part 3. Specific Offenses
  3. Title M. Offenses Against Public Health and Morals
  4. Article 230. Prostitution Offenses

§ 230.33 Compelling prostitution.

A person is guilty of compelling prostitution when, being eighteen

years old or more, he or she knowingly advances prostitution by

compelling a person less than eighteen years old, by force or

intimidation, to engage in prostitution.

Compelling prostitution is a class B felony.

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