2011 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 14 Criminal Law.
Article 26 - Offenses against Public Morality and Decency.
14-190.18. Promoting prostitution of a minor.
14‑190.18. Promoting prostitution of a minor.
(a) Offense. A person commits the offense of promoting prostitution of a minor if he knowingly:
(1) Entices, forces, encourages, or otherwise facilitates a minor to participate in prostitution; or
(2) Supervises, supports, advises, or protects the prostitution of or by a minor.
(b) Mistake of Age. Mistake of age is not a defense to a prosecution under this section.
(c) Punishment and Sentencing. Violation of this section is a Class C felony. (1985, c. 703, s. 9; 1993, c. 539, s. 1199; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 1995, c. 507, s. 19.5(p); 2008‑117, s. 6.)
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