# 13 V.S.A. § 2654: Patronizing or facilitating human trafficking

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C60_S2654

## Section

- **Citation:** 13 V.S.A. § 2654
- **Heading:** Patronizing or facilitating human trafficking
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 13 / Chapter 60 / Section 2654

## Text

(a) No person shall knowingly:

(1) permit a place, structure, or building owned by the person or under the person's control to be used for the purpose of human trafficking;

(2) receive or offer or agree to receive or offer a person into a place, structure, or building for the purpose of human trafficking; or

(3) permit a person to remain in a place, structure, building, or conveyance for the purpose of human trafficking.

(b) A person who violates this section shall be imprisoned not more than five years or fined not more than $100,000.00, or both.

## Nearby sections

- [13 V.S.A. § 2651 § 2651. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C60_S2651.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 2652 § 2652. Human trafficking](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C60_S2652.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 2653 § 2653. Aggravated human trafficking](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C60_S2653.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 2654 § 2654. Patronizing or facilitating human trafficking](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C60_S2654.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 2655 § 2655. Solicitation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C60_S2655.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 2656 § 2656. Human trafficking by a business entity; dissolution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C60_S2656.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 2657 § 2657. Restitution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C60_S2657.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 2658 § 2658. Motion to vacate by victim of human trafficking](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C60_S2658.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 2659 § 2659. Knowingly permitting human trafficking in a dwelling](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C60_S2659.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 2661 § 2661. Resource guide posting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C60_S2661.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 2662 § 2662. Private cause of action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C60_S2662.md)
- [13 V.S.A. § 2663 § 2663. Classification of victims; immigration assistance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C60_S2663.md)

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