Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult -- Penalties.

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  • (1) As used in this section:
    • (a) "Commercial sexual activity with a vulnerable adult" means any sexual act with a vulnerable adult for which anything of value is given to or received by any individual.
    • (b) "Vulnerable adult" means the same as that term is defined in Subsection 76-5-111(1).
  • (2) An actor commits human trafficking of a vulnerable adult if the actor:
    • (a) recruits, harbors, transports, or obtains a vulnerable adult for sexual exploitation or forced labor; or
    • (b) patronizes or solicits a vulnerable adult for sexual exploitation or forced labor when the actor knew or should have known of the victim's vulnerability.
  • (3)
    • (a) Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for labor includes any labor obtained through force, fraud, or coercion as described in Section 76-5-308.
    • (b) Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for sexual exploitation includes all forms of commercial sexual activity with a vulnerable adult involving:
      • (i) sexually explicit performances;
      • (ii) prostitution;
      • (iii) participation in the production of pornography;
      • (iv) performance in a strip club; or
      • (v) exotic dancing or display.
  • (4) Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult in violation of this section is a first degree felony.




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