2021 Ohio Revised Code
Title 29 | Crimes-Procedure
Chapter 2907 | Sex Offenses
Section 2907.25 | Prostitution - After Positive HIV Test.
Effective: May 30, 1996
Latest Legislation: House Bill 40 - 121st General Assembly
(A) No person shall engage in sexual activity for hire.
(B) No person, with knowledge that the person has tested positive as a carrier of a virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, shall engage in sexual activity for hire.
(C)(1) Whoever violates division (A) of this section is guilty of prostitution, a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(2) Whoever violates division (B) of this section is guilty of engaging in prostitution after a positive HIV test. If the offender commits the violation prior to July 1, 1996, engaging in prostitution after a positive HIV test is a felony of the second degree. If the offender commits the violation on or after July 1, 1996, engaging in prostitution after a positive HIV test is a felony of the third degree.
