Chapter 28. OFFENSES—MISCELLANEOUS

§ 28-18. Bawdy places.

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(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to keep any bawdy place, or to reside in or at or visit, for immoral purposes, any bawdy place. Each and every day such bawdy place shall be kept, resided in or visited shall constitute a separate offense. In a prosecution under this section, the general reputation of the place may be proved.

(b)

As used in this section, the term "bawdy place" shall mean any place, within or without any building or structure, which is used or is to be used for lewdness, assignation or prostitution.

(Ord. No. 173, §§ 50, 51; Ord. No. 2178; Code 1961, § 25-43)

State Law reference— Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-347.

(Ord. No. 173, §§ 50, 51; Ord. No. 2178; Code 1961, § 25-43)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-347.

                    
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