A person having or exercising control over the use of any place or conveyance which would offer seclusion or shelter for the practice of prostitution commits the offense of keeping a place of prostitution when he knowingly grants or permits the use of such place for the purpose of prostitution.
History. Ga. L. 1943, p. 568, § 1; Code 1933, § 26-2014, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1; Ga. L. 1970, p. 236, § 3.
Cross references.
Abatement of places used for unlawful sexual and drug activities, T. 41, C. 3.
Occupying rooms for immoral purposes, § 43-21-61 .
Law reviews.
For article, “Crimes and Offenses: Crimes Against the Person,” see 28 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 131 (2011).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
§ 16-6-2. Sodomy; Aggravated Sodomy; Medical Expenses
§ 16-6-4. Child Molestation; Aggravated Child Molestation
§ 16-6-5. Enticing a Child for Indecent Purposes
§ 16-6-10. Keeping a Place of Prostitution
§ 16-6-13. Penalties for Violating Code Sections 16-6-9 Through 16-6-12
§ 16-6-13.1. Testing for Sexually Transmitted Diseases Required
§ 16-6-13.2. Civil Forfeiture of Motor Vehicle
§ 16-6-13.3. Civil Forfeiture of Proceeds and Property
§ 16-6-15. Solicitation of Sodomy
§ 16-6-16. Masturbation for Hire
§ 16-6-21. Marrying a Bigamist
§ 16-6-22.1. Sexual Battery; Consent
§ 16-6-22.2. Aggravated Sexual Battery; Consent
§ 16-6-23. Publication of Name or Identity of Female Raped or Assaulted With Intent to Commit Rape
§ 16-6-25. Harboring, Concealing, or Withholding Information Concerning a Sexual Offender; Penalties