(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.
(RC 2907.23)
(c) Whoever violates this section is guilty of procuring, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Notwithstanding any other section of this Code:
(1) At least thirty (30) days' imprisonment and a fine of at least four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00) is mandatory upon conviction of a first offense under this section;
(2) At least sixty (60) days' imprisonment and a fine of four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00) is mandatory upon conviction of a second offense; and
(3) At least ninety (90) days' imprisonment and a fine of four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00) is mandatory upon conviction of a third or any subsequent offense under this section.
(Ord. No. 1353-13. Passed 10-21-13, eff. 10-24-13)