Penal Code · s 294B

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s 294BPaying for sexual services

Whoever -

(a)

intentionally obtains for himself the sexual services of another person; and

(b)

before obtaining those services, he has made or promised payment for those services to A or a third person, or knows that another person has made or promised such a payment, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year and fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000, and in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3

years and fine of not less than $2.000 and not more than $10.000.

(2)

In this section, "payment" means any financial advantage, including the discharge of an obligation to pay or the provision of goods or services (including sexual services) gratuitously or at a discount.

128 CAP. 22

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