RCW 9A.88.070
Promoting prostitution in the first degree.
(1) A person is guilty of promoting prostitution in the first degree if he or she knowingly advances prostitution:
(a) By compelling a person by threat or force to engage in prostitution or profits from prostitution which results from such threat or force; or
(b) By compelling a person with a mental incapacity or developmental disability that renders the person incapable of consent to engage in prostitution or profits from prostitution that results from such compulsion.
(2) Promoting prostitution in the first degree is a class B felony.
[ 2012 c 141 § 1; 2007 c 368 § 13; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.88.070.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code
Chapter 9A.88 - Indecent Exposure—Prostitution.
9A.88.010 - Indecent exposure.
9A.88.040 - Prosecution for prostitution under RCW 9A.88.030—Affirmative defense.
9A.88.050 - Prostitution—Sex of parties immaterial—No defense.
9A.88.060 - Promoting prostitution—Definitions.
9A.88.070 - Promoting prostitution in the first degree.
9A.88.080 - Promoting prostitution in the second degree.
9A.88.085 - Promoting travel for prostitution.
9A.88.090 - Permitting prostitution.
9A.88.110 - Patronizing a prostitute.
9A.88.120 - Additional fee assessments.
9A.88.130 - Additional requirements.
9A.88.140 - Vehicle impoundment—Fees—Fines.
9A.88.150 - Seizure and forfeiture.