Guam § 28 - Abetting Prostitution; Punishment.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 28 — Abetting Prostitution; Punishment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28. Abetting Prostitution; Punishment.
(a) A person is guilty of abetting prostitution who:
(1) solicits a person to patronize a prostitute; or
(2) procures a prostitute for himself, herself or another
person; or
(3) knowingly and for the purpose of prostitution,
transports any person into, out of or within Guam, or who
procures or pays for the transportation of any person into,
out of or within Guam for the purpose of prostitution; or
(4) knowingly permits prostitution in any premises
under his or her possession or control or fails to make
reasonable effort to halt or abate such use. For purposes of
this paragraph, premises shall include a motor vehicle.
(b) (1) A person convicted of abetting prostitution shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor; or
(2) A person convicted of a third offense of abetting
prostitution within three years of the first two offenses shall
be guilty of a felony of the third degree.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 28
What does Guam Code Annotated § 28 cover?
Section 28 ("Abetting Prostitution; Punishment.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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