Article 254.- Harboring prostitutes
1. Those who harbor prostitutes shall be sentenced to between one and seven years
of imprisonment.
2. Committing the crime in one of the following circumstances, the offenders shall
be sentenced to between five and fifteen years of imprisonment:
a) In an organized manner;
b) Coercing other persons into prostitution;
c) Committing the crime more than once;
d) Against juveniles aged between full 16 years and under 18 years;
e) Causing serious consequences;
f) Constituting a case of dangerous recidivism.
3. Committing the crime in one of the following circumstances, the offenders shall
be sentenced to between twelve years and twenty years of imprisonment:
a) Against children aged between full 13 years and under 16 years;
b) Causing very serious consequences.
4. Committing the crime and causing particularly serious consequences, the
offenders shall be sentenced to twenty years of imprisonment or life imprisonment.
5. The offenders may also be subject to a fine of between five million dong and one
hundred million dong, the confiscation of part or whole of property, probation for
one to five years.
Article 255.- Procuring prostitutes
1. Those who entice or procure prostitutes shall be sentenced to between six months
and five years of imprisonment.
2. Committing the offenses in one of the following circumstances, the offenders shall
be sentenced to between three and ten years of imprisonment:
a) Against juveniles aged between full 16 years and under 18 years;
b) In an organized manner;
c) Being of professional character;
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