Section 14-205.2 - Patronizing a prostitute(a) Any person who willfully performs any of the following acts with a person not his or her spouse commits the offense of patronizing a prostitute: (1) Engages in vaginal intercourse, any sexual act as defined in G.S. 14-27.20, or any sexual contact as defined in G.S. 14-27.20, for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification with a prostitute.(2) Enters or remains in a place of prostitution with intent to engage in vaginal intercourse, any sexual act as defined in G.S. 14-27.20, or any sexual contact as defined in G.S. 14-27.20, for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification.(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, a first violation of this section is a Class A1 misdemeanor. Unless a higher penalty applies, a second or subsequent violation of this section is a Class G felony.(c) A violation of this section is a Class F felony if the defendant is 18 years of age or older and the prostitute is a minor.(d) A violation of this section is a Class D felony if the prostitute has a severe or profound mental disability.N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-205.2
Amended by 2018 N.C. Sess. Laws 47,s. 4-f, eff. 12/1/2018.Amended by 2015 N.C. Sess. Laws 181,s. 18, eff. 12/1/2015.Added by 2013 N.C. Sess. Laws 368,s. 5, eff. 10/1/2013.