CARA JO HENRY

It is illegal to engage in prostitution (offering or providing sexual services in exchange for money or something of value). Prostitution is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $500. The penalty increases to a Class A misdemeanor (11 months 29 days jail, $2,500 fine) if the prostitution occurs within 100 feet of a church or within 1.5 miles of a school, and includes a mandatory minimum 7 days in jail plus a $1,000 fine. However, if you are under 18 years old, you cannot be prosecuted for prostitution—you are immune from prosecution and should be referred to the human trafficking resource center instead.

Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500