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Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-205 — Entering or remaining in a place of prostitution.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 2: General Offenses, Utah Code.

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Entering or remaining in a place of prostitution

Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-205

Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.

Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-205Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session

(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5d-101, and 76-5d-201 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits entering or remaining in a place of prostitution if the actor enters or remains in a place of prostitution for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity. (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor. (3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if the actor has previously been convicted two or more times of: (3)(b)(i) a violation of Subsection (2); or (3)(b)(ii) a local ordinance adopted in accordance with Section 76-5d-102 addressing the same or similar type of violation to the violation described in Subsection (2). (4) Upon a conviction for a violation of this section, the court shall order: (4)(a) the maximum fine amount and may not waive or suspend the fine; and (4)(b) the actor to pay for and complete a court-approved educational program about the negative effects on an individual involved with prostitution or human trafficking.

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Is entering or remaining in a place of prostitution a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: entering or remaining in a place of prostitution ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-205.

Entering or remaining in a place of prostitution — base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-205(3)(a)) · Entering or remaining in a place of prostitution — repeat offender: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-205(3)(b))

Which Utah statute covers entering or remaining in a place of prostitution?

Entering or remaining in a place of prostitution is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-205 (Entering or remaining in a place of prostitution).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.