2011 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 14 Criminal Law.
Article 26 - Offenses against Public Morality and Decency.
14-190.19. Participating in prostitution of a minor.
14‑190.19. Participating in prostitution of a minor.
(a) Offense. A person commits the offense of participating in the prostitution of a minor if he is not a minor and he patronizes a minor prostitute. As used in this section, "patronizing a minor prostitute" means:
(1) Soliciting or requesting a minor to participate in prostitution;
(2) Paying or agreeing to pay a minor, either directly or through the minor's agent, to participate in prostitution; or
(3) Paying a minor, or the minor's agent, for having participated in prostitution, pursuant to a prior agreement.
(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 F felony. (1985, c. 703, s. 9; 1993, c. 539, s. 1200; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
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