Promoting prostitution--Felony

Any person who: (1) Encourages, induces, procures, or otherwise purposely causes another to become or remain a prostitute; (2) Promotes the prostitution of a minor; or (3) Promotes the prostitution of his or her spouse, child, ward, or other dependant person; is guilty of promoting prostitution. Promoting prostitution is a Class 5 felony. Source: SDC 1939, § 13.2706; SL 1976, ch 158 , § 23-3 ; SL 1977, ch 189 , § 54; SL 2005, ch 120 , § 177. 22-23-3. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 189 , § 126 22-23-4. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120 , § 178, eff. July 1, 2006. 22-23-5 to 22-23-7. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158 , § 23-7