PROSTITUTION, ADVANCING

A person "advances prostitution" when, acting other than as a prostitute or as a patron thereof, (he/she) knowingly causes or aids a person to commit or engage in prostitution, procures or solicits patrons for prostitution, provides persons or premises for prostitution purposes, operates or assists in the operation of a house of prostitution or a prostitution enterprise, or engages in any other conduct designed to institute, aid or facilitate an act or enterprise of prostitution. 

Source:  General Statutes § 53a-85 (1) (applies to §§ 53a-86 -- 53a-89, Promoting Prostitution).

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