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“Most of the girls who work this area don’t have a pimp. A few may owe money to drug dealers who just want it back. One or two of the girls hang out on the drug set, turning tricks for dope. These girls work for the dope man. Some of the local bars expect some cash for letting you hang out there. They might even let you use the private area of their bar to take care of their customers.”
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Enforce zoning, nuisance abatement and business license regulations against properties used for prostitution.
Show/Hide DetailsAs noted previously, street prostitution markets depend on other businesses to support them. The police and other enforcement agencies can exert pressure on those businesses to discourage their support of street prostitution by enforcing civil laws and business regulations. Some communities prohibit motels and hotels from renting rooms for short periods (i.e., at hourly rates), and require them to record guests' identities through positive proof of identification, thus discouraging their use by prostitutes and clients. Zoning regulations that restrict the sorts of businesses that support street prostitution, such as adult entertainment, can be effective. Zoning restrictions have been key in the major redevelopment of Times Square in New York City, where street prostitution has significantly declined. The police and private parties can file nuisance abatement actions against businesses that support prostitution. You should get advice and support from legal counsel to pursue these options.
