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Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-208 — Aggravated exploitation of prostitution.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 2: General Offenses, Utah Code.

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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-208

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-208Primary 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 aggravated exploitation of prostitution if: (2)(a) in committing an act of exploitation of prostitution as described in Section 76-5d-207, the actor uses any force, threat, or fear against any individual; (2)(b) the individual whom the actor procured, transported, or persuaded or with whom the actor shares the proceeds of prostitution, is a child or is the spouse of the actor; or (2)(c) in the course of committing an act of exploitation of prostitution as described in Section 76-5d-207, the actor commits human trafficking or human smuggling in violation of Section 76-5-308, 76-5-308.1, 76-5-308.5, 76-5-308.6, 76-5-310, 76-5-310.2, 76-5-311, 76-5-312, 76-5-316, or 76-5-317. (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony. (3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a first degree felony if the violation involves a child. (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.

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Is aggravated exploitation of prostitution a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: aggravated exploitation of prostitution ranges from a Second Degree Felony to a First Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-208.

Aggravated exploitation of prostitution (general): Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-208(3)(a)) · Aggravated exploitation of prostitution (involving a child): First Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-208(3)(b))

Which Utah statute covers aggravated exploitation of prostitution?

Aggravated exploitation of prostitution is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-208 (Aggravated exploitation of prostitution).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.