Prostitution; offenses; coercion; minors; penalties

(A) For the purposes of this section "prostitution" means the practice or instance of engaging in sexual activity for money or any other thing of value. (B) It is unlawful to: (1) engage in prostitution; (2) expose indecently the private person for the purpose of prostitution; or (3) reside in, enter, or remain in any place, structure, building, vehicle, trailer, or conveyance for the purpose of prostitution. (C) In the prosecution of a person who is charged with a violation of this section, it is an affirmative defense to those charges if the person was under duress or coerced into committing the offense or the crime was committed as a direct result of or interrelated to victimization of human trafficking. (D) A person is immune from prosecution under this section if that person was under the age of eighteen at the time of the alleged act. (E) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be punished as follows: (1) for a first offense, a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars or confinement in prison for a period of not more than thirty days; (2) for a second offense, a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars or confinement in prison for a period of not more than sixty days, or both; or (3) for a third or any subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding three thousand dollars or confinement for a period of not more than one year, or both. (F) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 22-3-540, 22-3-545, and 22-3-550, a violation of this section must be tried in magistrates court.