{ "batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_anchor_t76_chapter_5c_por", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code Title 76: Chapter 5c Pornographic and Harmful Materials and Performances Chapter 5d Prostitution (anchor)", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The Utah Legislature's official Utah Code site (le.utah.gov) lists Title 76 of the Utah Code with the entry quoted here. Chapter 5d (sections 76-5d-101 to 76-5d-212) holds Utah's prostitution offences; it was renumbered from 76-10-1301 and following in 2025.", "body": "The Utah Legislature's official Utah Code site (le.utah.gov) lists Title 76 of the Utah Code with the entry quoted here. Chapter 5d (sections 76-5d-101 to 76-5d-212) holds Utah's prostitution offences; it was renumbered from 76-10-1301 and following in 2025.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“Chapter 5c Pornographic and Harmful Materials and Performances Chapter 5d Prostitution”\n\nNote: Anchor record: the legislature's own code site, le.utah.gov (state domain), Title 76 index page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/C76_2026050620260701.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "Chapter 5c Pornographic and Harmful Materials and Performances Chapter 5d Prostitution", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code Title 76", "topic": "Chapter 5c Pornographic and Harmful Materials and Performances Chapter 5d Prostitution (anchor)", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_def_prostitution", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-101: Definition of prostitution", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-101(9): prostitution means engaging in sexual activity with another individual in exchange for a fee or the functional equivalent of a fee.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-101(9): prostitution means engaging in sexual activity with another individual in exchange for a fee or the functional equivalent of a fee.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“\"Prostitution\" means engaging in sexual activity with another individual in exchange for a fee or the functional equivalent of a fee.”\n\nNote: The definition turns on a fee (or its functional equivalent) and on sexual activity with another individual; it does not mention filming or recording.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S101_2025050720250507.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "\"Prostitution\" means engaging in sexual activity with another individual in exchange for a fee or the functional equivalent of a fee.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-101", "topic": "Definition of prostitution", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_def_sexual_activity", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-101: Definition of sexual activity", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-101(11): sexual activity covers masturbation, sexual intercourse, or any sexual act involving the genitals of one individual and the mouth or anus of another, and the touching of the genitals, female breast or anus of one individual with another's body part with intent to arouse or gratify.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-101(11): sexual activity covers masturbation, sexual intercourse, or any sexual act involving the genitals of one individual and the mouth or anus of another, and the touching of the genitals, female breast or anus of one individual with another's body part with intent to arouse or gratify.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“\"Sexual activity\" means, regardless of the gender of either participant: (a) an act of masturbation, sexual intercourse, or any sexual act involving the genitals of one individual and the mouth or anus of another individual; or (b) the touching of the genitals, female breast, or anus of one individual with any other body part of another individual with the intent to sexually arouse or gratify either individual.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S101_2025050720250507.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "\"Sexual activity\" means, regardless of the gender of either participant: (a) an act of masturbation, sexual intercourse, or any sexual act involving the genitals of one individual and the mouth or anus of another individual; or (b) the touching of the genitals, female breast, or anus of one individual with any other body part of another individual with the intent to sexually arouse or gratify either individual.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-101", "topic": "Definition of sexual activity", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_def_place", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-201: Definition of place of prostitution", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-201: a place of prostitution is a place or business where prostitution or its promotion is arranged, regularly carried on or attempted by one or more individuals under another individual's control, management or supervision.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-201: a place of prostitution is a place or business where prostitution or its promotion is arranged, regularly carried on or attempted by one or more individuals under another individual's control, management or supervision.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“\"place of prostitution\" means a place or business where prostitution or promotion of prostitution is arranged, regularly carried on, or attempted by one or more individuals under the control, management, or supervision of another individual.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S201_2025050720250507.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "\"place of prostitution\" means a place or business where prostitution or promotion of prostitution is arranged, regularly carried on, or attempted by one or more individuals under the control, management, or supervision of another individual.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-201", "topic": "Definition of place of prostitution", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_s202", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-202: Engaging in prostitution (the person paid)", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-202(2): an actor aged 18 or older commits engaging in prostitution by engaging in sexual activity with another individual in exchange for receiving a fee or its functional equivalent.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-202(2): an actor aged 18 or older commits engaging in prostitution by engaging in sexual activity with another individual in exchange for receiving a fee or its functional equivalent.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“An actor commits the offense of engaging in prostitution if the actor: (a) is 18 years old or older; and (b) engages in sexual activity with another individual in exchange for receiving a fee, or the functional equivalent of a fee.”\n\nNote: Current version effective 5/6/2026. The seller-side offence.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S202_2026050620260506.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "An actor commits the offense of engaging in prostitution if the actor: (a) is 18 years old or older; and (b) engages in sexual activity with another individual in exchange for receiving a fee, or the functional equivalent of a fee.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-202", "topic": "Engaging in prostitution (the person paid)", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_s202_pen", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-202: Engaging in prostitution: penalty", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-202(3): engaging in prostitution is a class B misdemeanor, or a class A misdemeanor with a prior conviction for the same offence, a local ordinance or a substantially equivalent out-of-state offence.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-202(3): engaging in prostitution is a class B misdemeanor, or a class A misdemeanor with a prior conviction for the same offence, a local ordinance or a substantially equivalent out-of-state offence.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b) , a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S202_2026050620260506.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b) , a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-202", "topic": "Engaging in prostitution: penalty", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_s202_report", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-202: Engaging in prostitution: no prosecution if the person reports a serious crime", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-202(4): a prosecutor may not prosecute engaging in prostitution if the actor, at or near the time, witnesses or is the victim of listed offences (assault, rape, trafficking, exploitation and others) and reports it to law enforcement in good faith.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-202(4): a prosecutor may not prosecute engaging in prostitution if the actor, at or near the time, witnesses or is the victim of listed offences (assault, rape, trafficking, exploitation and others) and reports it to law enforcement in good faith.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“A prosecutor may not prosecute an actor for a violation of Subsection (2) if the actor engages in a violation of Subsection (2) at or near the time the actor witnesses or is a victim of any of the following offenses, or an attempt to commit any of the following offenses, and the actor reports the offense or attempt to law enforcement in good faith:”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S202_2026050620260506.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "A prosecutor may not prosecute an actor for a violation of Subsection (2) if the actor engages in a violation of Subsection (2) at or near the time the actor witnesses or is a victim of any of the following offenses, or an attempt to commit any of the following offenses, and the actor reports the offense or attempt to law enforcement in good faith:", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-202", "topic": "Engaging in prostitution: no prosecution if the person reports a serious crime", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_s203", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-203: Patronizing an adult prostituted individual (the payer)", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-203(2): an actor patronizes an adult prostituted individual by paying, offering or agreeing to pay an adult (or one the actor believes is prostituted) a fee, or its functional equivalent, for the purpose of sexual activity.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-203(2): an actor patronizes an adult prostituted individual by paying, offering or agreeing to pay an adult (or one the actor believes is prostituted) a fee, or its functional equivalent, for the purpose of sexual activity.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“An actor commits the offense of patronizing a prostituted individual who is an adult if: (a) the actor pays, offers to pay, or agrees to pay an adult prostituted individual, or an adult individual the actor believes to be a prostituted individual, a fee, or the functional equivalent of a fee; and (b) the payment, offer of payment, or agreement for payment described in Subsection (2)(a) is for the purpose of engaging in an act of sexual activity.”\n\nNote: Buyer-side offence: relevant to a creator who pays a co-performer for sexual activity on camera. The words are payment 'for the purpose of engaging in an act of sexual activity'; filming is not mentioned.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S203_2025050720250507.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "An actor commits the offense of patronizing a prostituted individual who is an adult if: (a) the actor pays, offers to pay, or agrees to pay an adult prostituted individual, or an adult individual the actor believes to be a prostituted individual, a fee, or the functional equivalent of a fee; and (b) the payment, offer of payment, or agreement for payment described in Subsection (2)(a) is for the purpose of engaging in an act of sexual activity.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-203", "topic": "Patronizing an adult prostituted individual (the payer)", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_s203_pen", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-203: Patronizing an adult: penalty", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-203(3): patronizing an adult is a class A misdemeanor, and a third degree felony after two or more prior convictions.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-203(3): patronizing an adult is a class A misdemeanor, and a third degree felony after two or more prior convictions.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b) , a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S203_2025050720250507.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b) , a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-203", "topic": "Patronizing an adult: penalty", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_s203_fine", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-203: Patronizing an adult: maximum fine not waivable", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-203(4): on conviction the court shall order the maximum fine amount and may not waive or suspend it, and order the actor to pay for and complete a court-approved educational programme.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-203(4): on conviction the court shall order the maximum fine amount and may not waive or suspend it, and order the actor to pay for and complete a court-approved educational programme.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“Upon a conviction for a violation of this section, the court shall order: (a) the maximum fine amount and may not waive or suspend the fine; and (b) the actor to pay for and complete a court-approved educational program about the negative effects on an individual involved with prostitution or human trafficking.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S203_2025050720250507.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "Upon a conviction for a violation of this section, the court shall order: (a) the maximum fine amount and may not waive or suspend the fine; and (b) the actor to pay for and complete a court-approved educational program about the negative effects on an individual involved with prostitution or human trafficking.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-203", "topic": "Patronizing an adult: maximum fine not waivable", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_s205", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-205: Entering or remaining in a place of prostitution", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-205(2): entering or remaining in a place of prostitution for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity is an offence, a class A misdemeanor (third degree felony after two prior convictions).", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-205(2): entering or remaining in a place of prostitution for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity is an offence, a class A misdemeanor (third degree felony after two prior convictions).\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“An actor commits entering or remaining in a place of prostitution if the actor enters or remains in a place of prostitution for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S205_2025050720250507.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "An actor commits entering or remaining in a place of prostitution if the actor enters or remains in a place of prostitution for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-205", "topic": "Entering or remaining in a place of prostitution", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_s206", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-206: Aiding prostitution: permitting a place or enabling", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-206(2)(a): aiding prostitution includes soliciting a patron, procuring a prostituted individual for a patron, leasing, operating or permitting a place the actor controls to be used for prostitution, or providing a service that enables or facilitates another's violation.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-206(2)(a): aiding prostitution includes soliciting a patron, procuring a prostituted individual for a patron, leasing, operating or permitting a place the actor controls to be used for prostitution, or providing a service that enables or facilitates another's violation.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“An actor commits aiding prostitution if the actor: (a) (i) solicits an individual to patronize a prostituted individual, or to patronize an individual the actor believes to be a prostituted individual; (ii) procures or attempts to procure a prostituted individual, or an individual the actor believes to be a prostituted individual, for a patron; (iii) leases, operates, or otherwise permits a place controlled by the actor, alone or in association with another individual, to be used for prostitution or the promotion of prostitution; or (iv) provides a service or commits an act that enables another individual to commit a violation of this Subsection (2) or facilitates another individual's ability to commit a violation of this Subsection (2) ;”\n\nNote: Could reach an agent, booker, landlord or platform operator who arranges or facilitates paid sexual activity. A studio or home is a 'place controlled by the actor' only if used for prostitution.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S206_2025050720250507.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "An actor commits aiding prostitution if the actor: (a) (i) solicits an individual to patronize a prostituted individual, or to patronize an individual the actor believes to be a prostituted individual; (ii) procures or attempts to procure a prostituted individual, or an individual the actor believes to be a prostituted individual, for a patron; (iii) leases, operates, or otherwise permits a place controlled by the actor, alone or in association with another individual, to be used for prostitution or the promotion of prostitution; or (iv) provides a service or commits an act that enables another individual to commit a violation of this Subsection (2) or facilitates another individual's ability to commit a violation of this Subsection (2) ;", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-206", "topic": "Aiding prostitution: permitting a place or enabling", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_s206_fine", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-206: Aiding prostitution: minimum $10,000 fine", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-206(4): on conviction of aiding prostitution the court shall order a fine of not less than $10,000 and may not waive or suspend the fine (the offence itself is a class A misdemeanor, a third degree felony with a prior).", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-206(4): on conviction of aiding prostitution the court shall order a fine of not less than $10,000 and may not waive or suspend the fine (the offence itself is a class A misdemeanor, a third degree felony with a prior).\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“Upon a conviction for a violation of this section, the court shall order a fine of not less than $10,000 and may not waive or suspend the fine.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S206_2025050720250507.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "Upon a conviction for a violation of this section, the court shall order a fine of not less than $10,000 and may not waive or suspend the fine.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-206", "topic": "Aiding prostitution: minimum $10,000 fine", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_s207", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-207: Exploitation of prostitution (procuring, sharing proceeds, keeping a place)", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-207(2): exploitation of prostitution includes procuring for a place of prostitution, inducing another to become or remain a prostituted individual, transporting for prostitution, sharing the proceeds of prostitution with a prostituted individual under an understanding to share, and owning or managing a place of prostitution.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-207(2): exploitation of prostitution includes procuring for a place of prostitution, inducing another to become or remain a prostituted individual, transporting for prostitution, sharing the proceeds of prostitution with a prostituted individual under an understanding to share, and owning or managing a place of prostitution.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“An actor commits exploitation of prostitution if the actor: (a) procures an individual for a place of prostitution; (b) encourages, induces, or otherwise purposely causes another individual to become or remain a prostituted individual; (c) transports an individual into or within this state with the purpose to promote the individual's engagement in prostitution; (d) procures or pays for an individual's transportation with the purpose of promoting the individual's engagement in prostitution; (e) not being a child or legal dependent of a prostituted individual, shares the proceeds of prostitution with a prostituted individual, or an individual the actor believes to be a prostituted individual, pursuant to the actor's and prostituted individual's understanding that the actor is to share in the proceeds of the prostitution; or (f) owns, controls, manages, supervises, or otherwise keeps, alone or in association with another individual, a place of prostitution or a business where prostitution occurs or is arranged, encouraged, supported, or promoted.”\n\nNote: Paragraph (e) is the 'share the proceeds' limb (with an exception for a child or legal dependent of the prostituted individual). A manager or agent taking a cut of paid sex is the target.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S207_2025050720250507.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "An actor commits exploitation of prostitution if the actor: (a) procures an individual for a place of prostitution; (b) encourages, induces, or otherwise purposely causes another individual to become or remain a prostituted individual; (c) transports an individual into or within this state with the purpose to promote the individual's engagement in prostitution; (d) procures or pays for an individual's transportation with the purpose of promoting the individual's engagement in prostitution; (e) not being a child or legal dependent of a prostituted individual, shares the proceeds of prostitution with a prostituted individual, or an individual the actor believes to be a prostituted individual, pursuant to the actor's and prostituted individual's understanding that the actor is to share in the proceeds of the prostitution; or (f) owns, controls, manages, supervises, or otherwise keeps, alone or in association with another individual, a place of prostitution or a business where prostitution occurs or is arranged, encouraged, supported, or promoted.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-207", "topic": "Exploitation of prostitution (procuring, sharing proceeds, keeping a place)", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_s207_pen", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-207: Exploitation of prostitution: third degree felony", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-207(3): a violation of the exploitation of prostitution section is a third degree felony.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-207(3): a violation of the exploitation of prostitution section is a third degree felony.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S207_2025050720250507.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-207", "topic": "Exploitation of prostitution: third degree felony", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_s208", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-208: Aggravated exploitation of prostitution", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-208(2): exploitation of prostitution becomes aggravated where force, threat or fear is used against any individual, where the individual is a child or the actor's spouse, or where human trafficking or smuggling is committed.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-208(2): exploitation of prostitution becomes aggravated where force, threat or fear is used against any individual, where the individual is a child or the actor's spouse, or where human trafficking or smuggling is committed.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“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;”\n\nNote: Current version effective 5/6/2026 (amended by 2026 General Session chapter 247). Subsection (3): second degree felony, first degree if the violation involves a child.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S208_2026050620260506.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "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;", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-208", "topic": "Aggravated exploitation of prostitution", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_s208_pen", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-208: Aggravated exploitation: first degree felony if a child is involved", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-208(3)(b): aggravated exploitation of prostitution is a first degree felony if the violation involves a child (otherwise a second degree felony).", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-208(3)(b): aggravated exploitation of prostitution is a first degree felony if the violation involves a child (otherwise a second degree felony).\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“A violation of Subsection (2) is a first degree felony if the violation involves a child.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S208_2026050620260506.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "A violation of Subsection (2) is a first degree felony if the violation involves a child.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-208", "topic": "Aggravated exploitation: first degree felony if a child is involved", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_s209", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-209: Sexual solicitation by the person offering sex for pay: meeting arranged by advertising", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-209(2)(b)(ii): an adult commits sexual solicitation by taking steps to arrange a meeting with another individual through any form of advertising or agreement to meet, meeting at the arranged place, for the purpose of being hired to engage in sexual activity for a fee.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-209(2)(b)(ii): an adult commits sexual solicitation by taking steps to arrange a meeting with another individual through any form of advertising or agreement to meet, meeting at the arranged place, for the purpose of being hired to engage in sexual activity for a fee.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“takes steps to arrange a meeting with another individual through any form of advertising or agreement to meet; (B) meets the individual at an arranged place; and (C) arranged and met the individual for the purpose of being hired to engage in sexual activity in exchange for receiving a fee, or the functional equivalent of a fee;”\n\nNote: The advertising element appears only in this limb. Subsection (3): class B misdemeanor on a first or second violation, class A misdemeanor on a third.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S209_2025050720250507.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "takes steps to arrange a meeting with another individual through any form of advertising or agreement to meet; (B) meets the individual at an arranged place; and (C) arranged and met the individual for the purpose of being hired to engage in sexual activity in exchange for receiving a fee, or the functional equivalent of a fee;", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-209", "topic": "Sexual solicitation by the person offering sex for pay: meeting arranged by advertising", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_s209_pen", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-209: Sexual solicitation (offering sex): penalty", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-209(3): sexual solicitation by an actor offering sexual activity is a class B misdemeanor on a first or second violation and a class A misdemeanor on a third or subsequent violation.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-209(3): sexual solicitation by an actor offering sexual activity is a class B misdemeanor on a first or second violation and a class A misdemeanor on a third or subsequent violation.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“a class B misdemeanor on a first or second violation; or (b) a class A misdemeanor on a third or subsequent violation.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S209_2025050720250507.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "a class B misdemeanor on a first or second violation; or (b) a class A misdemeanor on a third or subsequent violation.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-209", "topic": "Sexual solicitation (offering sex): penalty", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_s210", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-210: Sexual solicitation by the person offering compensation to an adult", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-210(2)(a): an actor commits sexual solicitation by paying, offering or agreeing to pay a fee or its functional equivalent to an adult to hire the adult to commit any sexual activity.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-210(2)(a): an actor commits sexual solicitation by paying, offering or agreeing to pay a fee or its functional equivalent to an adult to hire the adult to commit any sexual activity.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“pays, offers to pay, or agrees to pay a fee or the functional equivalent of a fee to an adult to hire the adult to commit any sexual activity;”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S210_2025050720250507.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "pays, offers to pay, or agrees to pay a fee or the functional equivalent of a fee to an adult to hire the adult to commit any sexual activity;", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-210", "topic": "Sexual solicitation by the person offering compensation to an adult", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_s210_pen", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-210: Sexual solicitation (paying an adult): penalty", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-210(3): this solicitation offence is a class A misdemeanor on a first or second violation and a third degree felony on a third or subsequent violation.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-210(3): this solicitation offence is a class A misdemeanor on a first or second violation and a third degree felony on a third or subsequent violation.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“a class A misdemeanor on a first or second violation; or (b) a third degree felony on a third or subsequent violation.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S210_2025050720250507.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "a class A misdemeanor on a first or second violation; or (b) a third degree felony on a third or subsequent violation.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-210", "topic": "Sexual solicitation (paying an adult): penalty", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_local", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-102: Local ordinances must be consistent", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d-102: a local ordinance on the matters covered by chapter 5d must be consistent with the chapter, so cities and counties cannot create a broader prostitution offence than the state chapter.", "body": "Utah Code 76-5d-102: a local ordinance on the matters covered by chapter 5d must be consistent with the chapter, so cities and counties cannot create a broader prostitution offence than the state chapter.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“An ordinance adopted by a local authority governing the matters covered by this chapter is required to be consistent with the provisions of this chapter.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S102_2025050720250507.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "An ordinance adopted by a local authority governing the matters covered by this chapter is required to be consistent with the provisions of this chapter.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d-102", "topic": "Local ordinances must be consistent", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_335_utah_prostitution_statute_every_section_carveout", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Utah Code 76-5d: No carve-out for filmed paid adult sex", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Chapter 5d defines prostitution as sexual activity with another individual in exchange for a fee and contains no exemption for paid, consensual adult sex that is filmed for sale; the definition sections read do not mention filming, recording or distribution of a recording.", "body": "Chapter 5d defines prostitution as sexual activity with another individual in exchange for a fee and contains no exemption for paid, consensual adult sex that is filmed for sale; the definition sections read do not mention filming, recording or distribution of a recording.\n\nWhat Utah Legislature (Utah Code) actually says:\n\n“\"Prostitution\" means engaging in sexual activity with another individual in exchange for a fee or the functional equivalent of a fee.”\n\nNote: ABSENCE RECORD (inferred from an index/listing or page that does not mention it, not from operative text). Read 76-5d-101, 102, 201, 202, 203, 205 to 210 in full. Whether a court treats paid performance for camera as 'sexual activity in exchange for a fee' is a question of case law not read here.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/C76-5d-S101_2025050720250507.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-19", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Utah Legislature (Utah Code)", "evidence_quote": "\"Prostitution\" means engaging in sexual activity with another individual in exchange for a fee or the functional equivalent of a fee.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "335-utah-prostitution-statute-every-section", "subject": "Utah Code 76-5d", "topic": "No carve-out for filmed paid adult sex", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "UT", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ut" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } } ] }