[1]
Editor's Note: This Section previously noted that in prosecutions
of prostitution and patronizing prostitution, the sex (gender) of
the parties was no defense. However, the authorizing statute, former
RSMo. §567.040, was repealed without replacement by SB 491 in
the 2014 Legislative Session, effective 1-1-2017.
A.
Any room, building or other structure regularly used for any prostitution
activity prohibited by this Article is a public nuisance.
B.
The City Prosecuting Attorney may, in addition to all criminal sanctions,
prosecute a suit in equity to enjoin the nuisance. If the court finds
that the owner of the room, building or structure knew or had reason
to believe that the premises were being used regularly for prostitution
activity, the court may order that the premises shall not be occupied
or used for such period as the court may determine, not to exceed
one (1) year.
C.
All persons, including owners, lessees, officers, agents, inmates
or employees, aiding or facilitating such a nuisance may be made defendants
in any suit to enjoin the nuisance, and they may be enjoined from
engaging in any prostitution activity anywhere within the jurisdiction
of the court.
D.
Appeals shall be allowed from the judgment of the court as in other
civil actions.
