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The 2000 Florida Statutes

Title XLVI
CRIMES
Chapter 796
Prostitution
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Section 796.05, Florida Statutes 2000

796.05  Deriving support from the proceeds of prostitution.--

(1)  It shall be unlawful for any person with reasonable belief or knowing another person is engaged in prostitution to live or derive support or maintenance in whole or in part from what is believed to be the earnings or proceeds of such person's prostitution.

(2)  Anyone violating this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History.--ss. 1, 2, ch. 21662, 1943; s. 767, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 81-281; s. 1, ch. 87-168; s. 3, ch. 93-227.