N.Y. Penal Law Section 230.30
Promoting prostitution in the second degree


A person is guilty of promoting prostitution in the second degree when he or she knowingly:

1.

Advances prostitution by compelling a person by force or intimidation to engage in prostitution, or profits from such coercive conduct by another; or

2.

Advances or profits from prostitution of a person less than eighteen years old. Promoting prostitution in the second degree is a class C felony.

Source: Section 230.30 — Promoting prostitution in the second degree, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/230.­30 (updated Jan. 22, 2016; accessed Jan. 17, 2026).

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Jan. 17, 2026

Last modified:
Jan. 22, 2016

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