# 13 V.S.A. § 2659: Knowingly permitting human trafficking in a dwelling

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T13_C60_S2659

## Section

- **Citation:** 13 V.S.A. § 2659
- **Heading:** Knowingly permitting human trafficking in a dwelling
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 13 / Chapter 60 / Section 2659

## Text

(a) No person shall knowingly permit a dwelling, building, or structure owned by or under the control of the person to be used for the purpose of human trafficking or aggravated human trafficking in violation of section 2652 or 2653 of this title.

(b) A person who violates this section shall be imprisoned not more than two years or fined not more than $15,000.00, or both.

(c) It shall not be a violation of this section if the person who owns or controls the dwelling, building, or structure takes action to address the unlawful activity.

## 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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