Pennsylvania § 3028 - Patronizing prostitution.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3028 — Patronizing prostitution., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3028. Patronizing prostitution.
(a) Offense defined.--A person commits the offense of patronizing prostitution if that person hires a person in prostitution or any other person to engage in sexual activity with him or her.
(b) Grading.--An offense under subsection (a) constitutes a:
(1) Misdemeanor of the third degree when the offense is a first offense.
(2) Misdemeanor of the first degree when the offense is a second offense.
(3) Felony of the third degree when the offense is a third or subsequent offense.
(c) Fines.--A person whose violation of this section results in a judicial disposition other than acquittal or dismissal shall also pay a fine in one of the following amounts to the court, to be distributed in accordance with subsection (d):
(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2):
(i) Not less than $2,500 and not more than the maximum amount applicable under section 1101 (relating to fines).
(ii) A person convicted of a second offense shall pay a fine of not less than $5,000 and not more than $25,000.
(iii) A person convicted of a third or subsequent offense shall pay a fine of not less than $10,000 and not more than $50,000.
(2) Not less than $10,000 and not more than $50,000 if the victim of sexual servitude was a minor at the time of the offense.
(d) Distribution of fines.--For the purposes of funding grant programs to provide services to victims, from fines collected under subsection (c):
(1) Fifty percent shall be deposited into the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund established under section 3064 (relating to Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund).
(2) Fifty percent shall be deposited into the Prevention of Human Trafficking Restricted Account that is established within the General Fund.
(July 20, 2026, P.L.492, No.41, eff. 60 days)
2026 Amendment. Act 41 added section 3028.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 3028
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3028 cover?
Section 3028 ("Patronizing prostitution.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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