Statute · New York Penal Law
N.Y. Penal Law § 230.40 — Permitting prostitution
N.Y. Penal Law § 230.40
- Type
- Statute
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- New York Penal Law
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 230.40 Permitting prostitution.
Citator
N.Y. Penal Law § 230.40 — Permitting prostitution is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 230.40 Permitting prostitution.
A person is guilty of permitting prostitution when, having possession or control of premises or vehicle which he or she knows are being used for prostitution purposes or for the purpose of advancing prostitution, he or she fails to make reasonable effort to halt or abate such use.
Permitting prostitution is a class B misdemeanor.