Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law
La. R.S. 14 § 14:82: Prostitution; definition; penalties; enhancement
What this law says, in plain English
Prostitution is defined as engaging in or soliciting sexual intercourse for compensation. Penalties range from fines and jail time for first offenses to imprisonment up to four years, with enhanced penalties for offenses involving minors under 18 or 14 years old.
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