N.Y. Penal Law § 230.10

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapter 553

Section 230.10 - Prostitution and patronizing a person for prostitution; no defense

In any prosecution for prostitution or patronizing a person for prostitution, the sex of the two parties or prospective parties to the sexual conduct engaged in, contemplated or solicited is immaterial, and it is no defense that:

1. Such persons were of the same sex; or

2. The person who received, agreed to receive or solicited a fee was a male and the person who paid or agreed or offered to pay such fee was a female.

N.Y. Penal Law § 230.10

Amended by New York Laws 2015, ch. 368,Sec. 17, eff. 1/19/2016.