Ohio § 2907.24
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2907.24, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2907.24.
(A) No person shall knowingly solicit another to engage in sexual activity for hire in
exchange for the person receiving anything of value from the other person. (B) No person, with knowledge that the person has tested positive as a carrier of a virus
that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, shall engage in conduct in violation
of division (A) of this section. (C)(1) Whoever violates division (A) of this section is guilty of soliciting. Soliciting is a misdemeanor of the third degree. (2) Whoever violates division (B) of this section is guilty of engaging in solicitation
after a positive HIV test. If the offender commits the violation prior to July 1, 1996, engaging in solicitation
after a positive HIV test is a felony of the second degree. If the offender commits the violation on or after July 1, 1996, engaging in solicitation
after a positive HIV test is a felony of the third degree. (D) As used in this section, ”sexual activity for hire ” means an implicit or explicit agreement to provide sexual activity in exchange for
anything of value paid to the person engaging in such sexual activity, to any person
trafficking that person, or to any person associated with either such person.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2907.24
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2907.24 cover?
Section 2907.24 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 2907.24?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2907.24 apply to my situation?
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