[§712-1209.1]  Solicitation of a minor for prostitution.  (1)  A person eighteen years of age or older commits the offense of solicitation of a minor for prostitution if the person offers or agrees to pay a fee to a minor to engage in sexual conduct.

     (2)  Solicitation of a minor for prostitution is a class C felony.

     (3)  A person convicted of committing the offense of solicitation of a minor for prostitution shall be imposed a fine of not less than $2,000; provided that $2,000 of the imposed fine shall be credited to the general fund.

     (4)  For purposes of this section:

     "Minor" means a person who is less than eighteen years of age.

     "Sexual conduct" has the same meaning as in section 712‑1200(2). [L 2013, c 247, §1]

 

COMMENTARY ON §712-1209.1

 

  Act 247, Session Laws 2013, added this section, establishing the offense of solicitation of a minor for prostitution as a class C felony for offenders eighteen years of age or older.  Act 247 also established a mandatory fine for a person convicted of the offense of solicitation of a minor for prostitution.  The legislature found that Act 247 strengthened the laws and penalties for crimes that exploit children subjected to prostitution.  Conference Committee Report No. 64.