§ 28-215. Prostitution.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to commit prostitution. The term "prostitution" means:

(1)

The practice by a person of indiscriminate sexual intercourse with others for compensation.

(2)

The solicitation by one person of another with the intent to engage in indiscriminate sexual intercourse with the latter for compensation.

(b)

If the offense occurred as a result of a solicitation by the offender while the offender was located on a public road or highway, or the sidewalk, walkway, or public servitude thereof, the court shall sentence the offender to imprisonment for a minimum of 60 days. The court may suspend imposition of the imprisonment and place the offender upon supervised probation if the offender agrees, as a condition of probation, to perform 240 hours of community service work collecting or picking up litter and trash on the public roads, streets, and highways, under conditions specified by the court.

(c)

All persons who are convicted of the offense of prostitution shall be referred to the parish health unit for counseling concerning Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

(Code 2004, § 14.82)

State law reference

Prostitution, definitions, penalties, enhancement, R.S. 14:82.