§ 1356 — Definitions relating to prostitution

As used in §§ 1342-1355 of this title:

(1)“Advance prostitution.” —A person advances prostitution when, acting other than as a prostitute or as a patron thereof, the person knowingly causes or aids a person to commit or engage in prostitution, procures or solicits patrons for prostitution, provides persons or premises for prostitution purposes, operates or assists in the operation of a house of prostitution or a prostitution enterprise or engages in any other conduct designed to institute, aid or facilitate an act or enterprise of prostitution.

(2)“Profit from prostitution.” —A person profits from prostitution when, acting other than as a prostitute receiving compensation for personally rendered prostitution services, the person accepts or receives money or other property pursuant to an agreement or understanding with any person whereby the person participates or is to participate in the proceeds of prostitution activity.

(3) “School” means any preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, secondary school, vocational technical school or any other institution which has as its primary purpose the education or instruction of children under 18 years of age.

(4) “Sexual conduct” means any act designed to produce sexual gratification to either party. It is not limited to intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse.

Legislative History

11 Del. C. 1953, § 1356; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § 1 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1 ; 75 Del. Laws, c. 319, § 3