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Florida Statutes § 796.06 — Renting space to be used for lewdness, assignation, or prostitution.

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From the Legislature's 2026 edition, which includes changes effective through January 1, 2027. Later effective dates are retained in each section's source notes.

2026 edition · Chapter 796 — PROSTITUTION

(1) It is unlawful to let or rent any place, structure, or part thereof, trailer or other conveyance, with the knowledge that it will be used for the purpose of lewdness, assignation, or prostitution.
(2) A person who violates this section commits:
(a) A misdemeanor of the first degree for a first violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(b) A felony of the third degree for a second or subsequent violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History

History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 21663, 1943; ss. 1, 2, ch. 22025, 1943; s. 768, ch. 71-136; s. 4, ch. 93-227; s. 7, ch. 2016-24.

Source captured on 2026-10-10. Read the official chapter.

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