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N.Y. Penal Law § 230.40: Permitting 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

§ 230.40 Permitting prostitution.

A person is guilty of permitting prostitution when, having possession

or control of premises or vehicle which he or she knows are being used

for prostitution purposes or for the purpose of advancing prostitution,

he or she fails to make reasonable effort to halt or abate such use.

Permitting prostitution is a class B misdemeanor.

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