New York Laws
Article 230 - Prostitution Offenses
230.15 - Promoting Prostitution; Definitions of Terms.

The following definitions are applicable to this article:

1. "Advance prostitution." A person "advances prostitution" when,
acting other than as a person in prostitution or as a patron thereof, he
or she knowingly causes or aids a person to commit or engage in
prostitution, procures or solicits patrons for prostitution, provides
persons or premises for prostitution purposes, operates or assists in
the operation of a house of prostitution or a prostitution enterprise,
or engages in any other conduct designed to institute, aid or facilitate
an act or enterprise of prostitution.

2. "Profit from prostitution." A person "profits from prostitution"
when, acting other than as a person in prostitution receiving
compensation for personally rendered prostitution services, he or she
accepts or receives money or other property pursuant to an agreement or
understanding with any person whereby he or she participates or is to
participate in the proceeds of prostitution activity.

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