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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] New Hampshire: statutory code index",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] New Hampshire's statutes are published on the official Legislative Information site at gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/ under a codes index listing Title LXII: CRIMINAL CODE which includes Chapter 645: PUBLIC INDECENCY containing prostitution offenses.",
      "body": "New Hampshire's statutes are published on the official Legislative Information site at gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/ under a codes index listing Title LXII: CRIMINAL CODE which includes Chapter 645: PUBLIC INDECENCY containing prostitution offenses.\n\nWhat New Hampshire General Court actually says:\n\n“LXII: CRIMINAL CODE ... [CHAPTER 645: PUBLIC INDECENCY](NHTOC-LXII-645.htm)”\n\nNote: Anchor record. The page shows the table of contents for NH statutes with Title LXII containing Chapter 645: PUBLIC INDECENCY.",
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      "source_link": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-LXII.htm",
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      "evidence_quote": "LXII: CRIMINAL CODE ... [CHAPTER 645: PUBLIC INDECENCY](NHTOC-LXII-645.htm)",
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      "id": "learn_r395_new_hampshire_prostitution_statute_every_section_nh_chap645_sec1",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] New Hampshire: indecent exposure and lewdness",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if they fornicates, exposes genitals, or performs gross lewdness under circumstances likely to cause affront or alarm, or knowingly transmits non-consensual sexual images to someone 16 or older.",
      "body": "A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if they fornicates, exposes genitals, or performs gross lewdness under circumstances likely to cause affront or alarm, or knowingly transmits non-consensual sexual images to someone 16 or older.\n\nWhat New Hampshire General Court actually says:\n\n“I. A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if: (a) Such person fornicates, exposes his or her genitals, or performs any other act of gross lewdness under circumstances which he or she should know will likely cause affront or alarm; or (b) Such person knowingly transmits to another, who is 16 years of age or older, an image of himself or herself fornicating, exposing his or her genitals, or performing any other act of gross lewdness, when the recipient does not consent to receipt of the image.”\n\nNote: Also includes felony provisions for repeat offenses or when minors are involved.",
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      "source_link": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/645/645-1.htm",
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      "evidence_quote": "I. A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if: (a) Such person fornicates, exposes his or her genitals, or performs any other act of gross lewdness under circumstances which he or she should know will likely cause affront or alarm; or (b) Such person knowingly transmits to another, who is 16 years of age or older, an image of himself or herself fornicating, exposing his or her genitals, or performing any other act of gross lewdness, when the recipient does not consent to receipt of the image.",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] New Hampshire: public urination or defecation",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] A person is guilty of a violation if they urinate or defecate in a public place (other than a public restroom) under circumstances where they knew or should have known it would likely cause affront or alarm to another.",
      "body": "A person is guilty of a violation if they urinate or defecate in a public place (other than a public restroom) under circumstances where they knew or should have known it would likely cause affront or alarm to another.\n\nWhat New Hampshire General Court actually says:\n\n“645:1-a Public Urination or Defecation. – A person is guilty of a violation if such person urinates or defecates in a public place, other than a public restroom, under circumstances where the person knew or should have known would likely cause affront or alarm to another.”\n\nNote: This is classified as a violation (lesser offense than misdemeanor).",
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      "source_link": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/645/645-1-a.htm",
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      "evidence_quote": "645:1-a Public Urination or Defecation. – A person is guilty of a violation if such person urinates or defecates in a public place, other than a public restroom, under circumstances where the person knew or should have known would likely cause affront or alarm to another.",
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      "id": "learn_r395_new_hampshire_prostitution_statute_every_section_nh_chap645_sec2",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] New Hampshire: prostitution and related offenses",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if they solicit, agree to perform, or engage in sexual contact or penetration for consideration; induce others to violate this; transport others for prostitution; or knowingly receive support from prostitution proceeds.",
      "body": "A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if they solicit, agree to perform, or engage in sexual contact or penetration for consideration; induce others to violate this; transport others for prostitution; or knowingly receive support from prostitution proceeds.\n\nWhat New Hampshire General Court actually says:\n\n“I. A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if the person: (a) Solicits, agrees to perform, or engages in sexual contact as defined in RSA 632-A:1, IV or sexual penetration as defined in RSA 632-A:1, V, in return for consideration; or (b) Induces or otherwise purposely causes another to violate subparagraph (a); or (c) Transports another into or within this state with the purpose of promoting or facilitating such other in engaging in conduct in violation of subparagraph (a); or (d) Not being a legal dependent incapable of self support, knowingly is supported in whole or in part by the proceeds of violation of subparagraph (a);”\n\nNote: Section includes additional penalties: paying for sex is class A misdemeanor; involving minors or force makes it class B felony; allowing premises to be used for prostitution can be class A felony; $500 fine for patrons; victims of trafficking have affirmative defense.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/645/645-2.htm",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-15",
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      "evidence_quote": "I. A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if the person: (a) Solicits, agrees to perform, or engages in sexual contact as defined in RSA 632-A:1, IV or sexual penetration as defined in RSA 632-A:1, V, in return for consideration; or (b) Induces or otherwise purposely causes another to violate subparagraph (a); or (c) Transports another into or within this state with the purpose of promoting or facilitating such other in engaging in conduct in violation of subparagraph (a); or (d) Not being a legal dependent incapable of self support, knowingly is supported in whole or in part by the proceeds of violation of subparagraph (a);",
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      "id": "learn_r395_new_hampshire_prostitution_statute_every_section_nh_chap645_sec3",
      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] New Hampshire: repealed section",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Section 645:3 was repealed by 2014, 44:1, effective January 1, 2015.",
      "body": "Section 645:3 was repealed by 2014, 44:1, effective January 1, 2015.\n\nWhat New Hampshire General Court actually says:\n\n“645:3 Repealed by 2014, 44:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2015. –”\n\nNote: This section has been repealed and no longer has any operative text.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/645/645-3.htm",
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      "evidence_quote": "645:3 Repealed by 2014, 44:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2015. –",
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      "id": "learn_r395_new_hampshire_prostitution_statute_every_section_nh_def_sexual_contact",
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      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] New Hampshire: sexual contact definition",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Sexual contact means the intentional touching whether directly, through clothing, or otherwise, of the victim's or actor's sexual or intimate parts, including emissions, tongue, anus, breasts, and buttocks, when done for sexual arousal, gratification, or humiliation.",
      "body": "Sexual contact means the intentional touching whether directly, through clothing, or otherwise, of the victim's or actor's sexual or intimate parts, including emissions, tongue, anus, breasts, and buttocks, when done for sexual arousal, gratification, or humiliation.\n\nWhat New Hampshire General Court actually says:\n\n“IV. \"Sexual contact\" means the intentional touching whether directly, through clothing, or otherwise, of the victim's or actor's sexual or intimate parts, including emissions, tongue, anus, breasts, and buttocks. Sexual contact includes only that aforementioned conduct which can be reasonably construed as being for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification or the humiliation of the person being touched.”\n\nNote: This definition is referenced in the prostitution statute (645:2) to define what constitutes sexual contact for consideration.",
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      "source_link": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXII/632-A/632-A-1.htm",
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      "evidence_quote": "IV. \"Sexual contact\" means the intentional touching whether directly, through clothing, or otherwise, of the victim's or actor's sexual or intimate parts, including emissions, tongue, anus, breasts, and buttocks. Sexual contact includes only that aforementioned conduct which can be reasonably construed as being for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification or the humiliation of the person being touched.",
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      "id": "learn_r395_new_hampshire_prostitution_statute_every_section_nh_def_sexual_penetration",
      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] New Hampshire: sexual penetration definition",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Sexual penetration means sexual intercourse, cunnilingus, fellatio, anal intercourse, or any intrusion of body part or object into genital/anal openings, or any act forcing victim to perform sexual penetration.",
      "body": "Sexual penetration means sexual intercourse, cunnilingus, fellatio, anal intercourse, or any intrusion of body part or object into genital/anal openings, or any act forcing victim to perform sexual penetration.\n\nWhat New Hampshire General Court actually says:\n\n“V. (a) \"Sexual penetration\" means: (1) Sexual intercourse; or (2) Cunnilingus; or (3) Fellatio; or (4) Anal intercourse; or (5) Any intrusion, however slight, of any part of the actor's body, including emissions, or any object manipulated by the actor into genital or anal openings of the victim's body; or (6) Any intrusion, however slight, of any part of the victim's body, including emissions, or any object manipulated by the victim into the oral, genital, or anal openings of the actor's body; or (7) Any act which forces, coerces, or intimidates the victim to perform any sexual penetration as defined in subparagraphs (1)-(6) on the actor, on another person, or on himself.”\n\nNote: This definition is referenced in the prostitution statute (645:2) to define what constitutes sexual penetration for consideration. Emissions include semen, urine, and feces but are not required elements.",
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      "evidence_quote": "V. (a) \"Sexual penetration\" means: (1) Sexual intercourse; or (2) Cunnilingus; or (3) Fellatio; or (4) Anal intercourse; or (5) Any intrusion, however slight, of any part of the actor's body, including emissions, or any object manipulated by the actor into genital or anal openings of the victim's body; or (6) Any intrusion, however slight, of any part of the victim's body, including emissions, or any object manipulated by the victim into the oral, genital, or anal openings of the actor's body; or (7) Any act which forces, coerces, or intimidates the victim to perform any sexual penetration as defined in subparagraphs (1)-(6) on the actor, on another person, or on himself.",
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