(a) No person, knowingly and for gain, shall do either of the following:
(1) Entice or solicit another to patronize a prostitute or brothel;
(2) Procure a prostitute for another to patronize, or take or direct another at his or her request to any place for the purpose of patronizing a prostitute.
(b) No person, having authority or responsibility over the use of premises, shall knowingly permit such premises to be used for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity for hire.
(c) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of procuring, a misdemeanor of the first degree, and shall be subject to the penalty provided in Section 698.02. (ORC 2907.23)