(A) It is unlawful for any person to:
(1) Solicit, entice or procure another to commit or engage in any act of prostitution or lewdness;
(2) Engage in any act of prostitution or act of lewdness;
(3) Knowingly let premises for purposes of prostitution or lewdness;
(4) Conduct a business or premises for prostitution or lewdness;
(5) Accept or receive the proceeds of any act of lewdness or prostitution; or
(6) Be a party to an act of prostitution or solicitation of prostitution or be a party to an act of lewdness in the limits of the city.
(B) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LETTING PREMISES FOR LEWDNESS. The granting of the right of use or the leasing of any premises, knowing that they are to be used for the practice of lewdness or allowing the continued use of the premises with that knowledge.
LETTING PREMISES FOR PROSTITUTION. The granting of the right of use or the leasing of any premises, knowing that they are to be used for the practice of prostitution or allowing the continued use of the premises with that knowledge.
LEWDNESS. The performance of an act of sexual intercourse or other sexual activity with another person, except a spouse, of either sex, for the purpose of obtaining an orgasm or to offer to solicit or suggest to another person the activity.
PROSTITUTION. The giving of the body for sexual intercourse or sodomy for hire or money.
SOLICITING. The soliciting, inviting, inducing, directing or transporting of a person to any place with the intention of promoting prostitution.
(Prior Code, § 11-431) Penalty, see § 10.99