New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 230.00 — Prostitution
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 230: Prostitution Offenses, New York Penal Law.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 230.00
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
230.00 Prostitution.
A person is guilty of prostitution when such person engages or agrees
or offers to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for
a fee.
Prostitution is a class B Misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
What class of misdemeanor is prostitution in New York?
Prostitution is a Class B Misdemeanor in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 230.00.
Which New York statute covers prostitution?
Prostitution is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 230.00 (Prostitution).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.