2017 Utah Code
Title 76 - Utah Criminal Code
Chapter 10 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, Welfare, and Morals
Part 13 - Prostitution
Section 1306 - Aggravated exploitation of prostitution.

Universal Citation: UT Code § 76-10-1306 (2017)
Effective 5/9/2017
76-10-1306. Aggravated exploitation of prostitution.
  • (1) A person is guilty of aggravated exploitation if:
    • (a) in committing an act of exploiting prostitution, as defined in Section 76-10-1305, the person uses any force, threat, or fear against any person;
    • (b) the person procured, transported, or persuaded or with whom the person shares the proceeds of prostitution is a child or is the spouse of the actor; or
    • (c) in the course of committing exploitation of prostitution, a violation of Section 76-10-1305, the person commits human trafficking or human smuggling, a violation of Section 76-5-308.
  • (2) Aggravated exploitation of prostitution is a second degree felony, except under Subsection (3).
  • (3) Aggravated exploitation of prostitution involving a child is a first degree felony.
  • (4) Upon a conviction for a violation of this section, the court shall order the maximum fine amount and may not waive or suspend the fine.


Amended by Chapter 433, 2017 General Session
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