{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "230.15", "citation": "Penal Law § 230.15", "heading": "Promoting prostitution; definitions of terms", "text": ["§ 230.15 Promoting prostitution; definitions of terms.", "The following definitions are applicable to this article:", "1. \"Advance prostitution.\" A person \"advances prostitution\" when, acting other than as a person in prostitution or as a patron thereof, he or she knowingly causes or aids a person to commit or engage in prostitution, procures or solicits patrons for prostitution, provides persons or premises for prostitution purposes, operates or assists in the operation of a house of prostitution or a prostitution enterprise, or engages in any other conduct designed to institute, aid or facilitate an act or enterprise of prostitution.", "2. \"Profit from prostitution.\" A person \"profits from prostitution\" when, acting other than as a person in prostitution receiving compensation for personally rendered prostitution services, he or she accepts or receives money or other property pursuant to an agreement or understanding with any person whereby he or she participates or is to participate in the proceeds of prostitution activity."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/230.15", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "These definitions apply throughout this article.\n- **(1)** A person **advances prostitution** by acting other than as the person in prostitution or a patron and knowingly causing or helping prostitution, finding patrons, supplying people or premises, operating or helping operate a prostitution house or enterprise, or otherwise facilitating prostitution. ★\n- **(2)** A person **profits from prostitution** by acting other than as a person receiving payment for personally rendered prostitution services and **accepting money or property under an agreement to share prostitution proceeds**. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/230.15", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}