TCA 39-13-533
Offense of promoting travel for prostitution
FELONY DClass D Felony
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
It is illegal to sell or offer to sell travel services (like airline tickets, hotel rooms, or vacation packages) knowing that the travel is intended for someone to engage in prostitution. Conviction results in 2-12 years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines (Class D felony).
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass D Felony
Maximum Jail2-12 years
Maximum Fine$5,000
Penalty SummaryClass D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000
(a) A person commits the offense of promoting travel for prostitution if the person sells or offers to sell travel services that the person knows to include travel for the purpose of engaging in what would be prostitution if occurring in the state. (a)(38) or a specific statute exists covering the same or similar conduct. See Tennessee Code 39-11-106State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105(b) “Travel services” means, but is not limited to, transportation by air, sea, road or rail, related ground transportation, hotel accommodations, or package tours, whether offered on a wholesale or retail basis. (c) Promoting travel for prostitution is a Class D felony. (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit prosecution under any other law.
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Quick Facts
FELONY D
TCA Section39-13-533
Max Jail2-12 years
Max Fine$5,000