(a) A person patronizes a prostitute when:
(1) Pursuant to a prior understanding, he pays a fee to another person as compensation for such person or a third person having engaged in sexual conduct with him; or
(2) He pays or agrees to pay a fee to another person pursuant to an understanding that in return therefor such person or a third person will engage in sexual conduct with him; or
(3) He solicits or requests another person to engage in sexual conduct with him in return for a fee.
(b) As used in this section, "sexual conduct" means sexual intercourse or any act of sexual gratification involving the sex organ.
(c) Any person who shall violate this section shall he fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense and/or shall be imprisoned for not less than five (5) days nor more than one (1) year for each offense.
(Ord. No. 171-81, § 1, 10-1-81)