45-5-603. Aggravated promotion of prostitution. (1) A person commits the offense of aggravated promotion of prostitution if he purposely or knowingly commits any of the following acts:
     (a) compels another to engage in or promote prostitution;
     (b) promotes prostitution of a child under the age of 18 years, whether or not he is aware of the child's age;
     (c) promotes the prostitution of one's spouse, child, ward, or any person for whose care, protection, or support he is responsible.
     (2) A person convicted of aggravated promotion of prostitution shall be imprisoned in the state prison for any term not to exceed 20 years or be fined an amount not to exceed $50,000, or both.

     History: En. by Sec. 1, Ch. 513, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 2, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, (part); amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 198, L. 1981.