Title 12.1 — Criminal Code
53 chapters · 382 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-29-01 Promoting prostitution
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1. A person is guilty of an offense if he: a. Operates a prostitution business or a house of prostitution; b. Induces or otherwise intentionally causes another to become engaged in sexual activity as a business; or c. Knowingly procures a prostitute for a prostitution business or…
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-29-02 Facilitating prostitution
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1. A person is guilty of an offense if the person: a. Knowingly solicits a person to patronize a prostitute; b. Knowingly procures a prostitute for a patron; c. Knowingly leases or otherwise permits a place controlled by the actor, alone or in association with others, to be regul…
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-29-03 Prostitution
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An adult is guilty of prostitution, a class B misdemeanor, if the adult: 1. Is an inmate of a house of prostitution or is otherwise engaged in sexual activity as a business; 2. Solicits another person with the intention of being hired to engage in sexual activity; or 3. Agrees to…
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-29-04 Testimony of spouse in prostitution offenses
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Testimony of a person against his or her spouse shall be admissible to prove offenses under this chapter involving that spouse's prostitution.
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-29-05 Definitions
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In this chapter: 1. A "house of prostitution" is any place where prostitution is regularly carried on by a person under the control, management, or supervision of another. 2. An "inmate" is a prostitute who acts as such in or through the agency of a house of prostitution. 3. A "p…
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-29-06 Hiring an individual to engage in sexual activity
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Except as provided in section 12.1-41-06, an individual who hires or offers or agrees to hire another individual with the intention of engaging in sexual activity is guilty of: 1. A class B misdemeanor for a first offense; and 2. A class A misdemeanor for a second or subsequent o…
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-29-07 Offender education program
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A sentence for an offense under section 12.1-29-06 or chapter 12.1-41 may include an order for the offender to participate in an offender education program on the negative consequences of the commercial sex industry, including health and legal consequences and the impact on commu…