Utah § 5d-208 - Aggravated exploitation of prostitution.

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§ 5d-208. Aggravated exploitation of prostitution.

Effective 5/6/2026
76-5d-208.  Aggravated exploitation of prostitution.
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5d-101, and 76-5d-201 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits aggravated exploitation of prostitution if:
(a)in committing an act of exploitation of prostitution as described in Section 76-5d-207, the actor uses any force, threat, or fear against any individual;
(b)the individual whom the actor procured, transported, or persuaded or with whom the actor shares the proceeds of prostitution, is a child or is the spouse of the actor; or
(c)in the course of committing an act of exploitation of prostitution as described in Section 76-5d-207, the actor commits human trafficking or human smuggling in violation of Section 76-5-308, 76-5-308.1, 76-5-308.5, 76-5-308.6, 76-5-310, 76-5-310.2, 76-5-311, 76-5-312, 76-5-316, or 76-5-317.
(3)
(a)Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony.
(b)A violation of Subsection (2) is a first degree felony if the violation involves a child.
(4)Upon a conviction for a violation of this section, the court shall order the maximum fine amount and may not waive or suspend the fine.


Amended by Chapter 247, 2026 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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