Arkansas § 5-70-103 - Sexual solicitation.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-70-103 — Sexual solicitation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-70-103. Sexual solicitation.
A person commits the offense of sexual solicitation if he or she: Offers or agrees to pay a fee to a person to engage in sexual activity with him or her or another person; or Solicits or requests a person to engage in sexual activity with him or her in return for a fee. Sexual solicitation is an unclassified misdemeanor with the following sentences: For a first offense: No more than ninety (90) days' imprisonment; A fine of no more than two thousand dollars ($2,000); or Both imprisonment and a fine; and For a second or subsequent offense: No more than one (1) year of imprisonment; A fine of no more than three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500); or Both imprisonment and a fine. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the person engaged in an act of sexual solicitation as a result of being a victim of trafficking of persons, § 5-18-103. In addition to any other sentence authorized by this section, a person who violates this section by offering to pay, agreeing to pay, or paying a fee to engage in sexual activity upon conviction shall be ordered to pay a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) to be deposited into the Safe Harbor Fund for Sexually Exploited Children.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-70-103
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-70-103 cover?
Section 5-70-103 ("Sexual solicitation.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 5-70-103?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 5-70-103 apply to my situation?
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