Section 35-45-4-2 - Prostitution(a) A person at least eighteen (18) years of age who knowingly or intentionally:(1) performs, or offers or agrees to perform, sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5); or(2) fondles, or offers or agrees to fondle, the genitals of another person; for money or other property commits prostitution, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has two (2) prior convictions under this section.
(b) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person was a victim or an alleged victim of an offense under IC 35-42-3.5-1 through IC 35-42-3.5-1.4 at the time the person engaged in the prohibited conduct.Amended by P.L. 144-2018,SEC. 30, eff. 7/1/2018.Amended by P.L. 86-2017,SEC. 15, eff. 7/1/2017.Amended by P.L. 23-2015, SEC. 4, eff. 7/1/2015.Amended by P.L. 158-2013, SEC. 526, eff. 7/1/2014.As added by Acts1976 , P.L. 148, SEC.5. Amended by Acts1977 , P.L. 340, SEC.77; Acts1979 , P.L. 301, SEC.1; P.L. 310-1983, SEC.3.