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Title XLVI
CRIMES
Chapter 796
PROSTITUTION
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F.S. 796.04
796.04 Forcing, compelling, or coercing another to become a prostitute.
(1) It shall be unlawful for anyone to force, compel, or coerce another to become a prostitute.
(2) Anyone violating this section shall be guilty of 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. 21661, 1943; s. 766, ch. 71-136; s. 90, ch. 2018-110.