MN SF4043

Increases minimum fine for first-time patrons from $500 to $750 for engaging in prostitution or hiring sexual services with adults 18 or older.

Creates new felony offense for patrons with a prostitution conviction within ten years, requiring minimum $3,000 fine and 100 hours of community work service.

Maintains existing gross misdemeanor penalty for violations within two years of previous conviction, requiring minimum $1,500 fine and 20 hours of community work service.

Courts may waive mandatory community work service only with specific written findings that service is not feasible or appropriate.

All provisions effective August 1, 2018, for violations committed on or after that date.