Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses

Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-346.01: Prostitution; solicitation; commercial exploitation of a minor; penalties

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Soliciting prostitution is a misdemeanor; soliciting from a minor age 16+ is a Class 6 felony; soliciting from a minor under 16 is a Class 5 felony.

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