Legislation Details

Reference No. CB-061-2011    Draft No. 2
Type: Council Bill Status: Enacted
Meeting Body County Council
Meeting Date 11/15/2011
Introduced Date 10/18/2011 Public Hearing Date
Effective date: 1/23/2012    
Title: An Act concerning Prostitution Free Zones for the purpose of establishing Prostitution Free Zones and enforcement provisions.
Proposers/Sponsors: Andrea C. Harrison, Mel Franklin, Ingrid M. Turner, Obie Patterson, Eric C. Olson, Mary A. Lehman, Will Campos
Code sections: 14-139.05 -
Attachments: 1. B2011061.pdf, 2. ACTION SUMMARY S2011061
Contact: Colette R. Gresham Legislative Officer
Title An Act concerning Prostitution Free Zones for the purpose of establishing Prostitution Free Zones and enforcement provisions. Background The proposed legislation would authorize the Chief of Police to declare “Prostitution Free Zones” in the County based on certain criteria and for a certain period of time. The bill provides that, while a Prostitution Free Zone is in effect, it is unlawful for a group of two or more persons to congregate on public space or property in that area for the purpose of engaging in prostitution or prostitution-related offenses. The District of Columbia has a similar law which was adopted in 2006 by the Council and became effective April 24, 2007.