N.Y. Penal Law § 230.00 : Offenses Against Public Health And Morals — Penal — Prostitution Offenses — Prostitution Date: 10 Jun 2016 TEXT PDF Current through 2016 New York Laws, Chapters 1 to 237 A person is guilty of prostitution when such person engages or agrees or offers to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee. Prostitution is a class B Misdemeanor. N.Y. Penal Law § 230.00