{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "230.04", "citation": "Penal Law § 230.04", "heading": "Patronizing a person for prostitution in the third degree", "text": ["§ 230.04 Patronizing a person for prostitution in the third degree.", "A person is guilty of patronizing a person for prostitution in the third degree when he or she patronizes a person for prostitution.", "Patronizing a person for prostitution in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/230.04", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person who **patronizes another person for prostitution** commits patronizing a person for prostitution in the third degree, a **class A misdemeanor**. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/230.04", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}