{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "230.30", "citation": "Penal Law § 230.30", "heading": "Promoting prostitution in the second degree", "text": ["§ 230.30 Promoting prostitution in the second degree.", "A person is guilty of promoting prostitution in the second degree when he or she knowingly:", "1. Advances prostitution by compelling a person by force or intimidation to engage in prostitution, or profits from such coercive conduct by another; or", "2. Advances or profits from prostitution of a person less than eighteen years old.", "Promoting prostitution in the second degree is a class C felony."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/230.30", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person commits promoting prostitution in the second degree by knowingly:\n- **(1)** advancing prostitution through **force or intimidation**, or profiting from another person’s coercion; or\n- **(2)** advancing or profiting from prostitution of a person **younger than 18 years**. ★\nThe offense is a **class C felony**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/230.30", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}