§ 17-174. Prostitution houses deemed public nuisances.

(a)

Any room, building or other structure regularly used for sexual contact for pay, as defined in section 17-156 or any unlawful prostitution activity prohibited by this article is hereby declared a public nuisance.

(b)

The city attorney may, in addition to all sanctions under this Code, prosecute a suit in equity to abate the nuisance. If the municipal court finds that the owner of the room, building or structure knew or had reason to believe that the premises were being used regularly for sexual contact for pay or unlawful prostitution activity, the court may order that the premises shall not be occupied or used for such period as the court may determine, not to exceed one year.

(c)

All persons, including owners, lessees, officers, agents, inmates or employees, aiding or facilitating such a nuisance may be made defendants in any suit to abate the nuisance, and they may be enjoined from engaging in any sexual contact for pay or unlawful prostitution activity anywhere within the jurisdiction of the municipal court.

(d)

Appeals shall be allowed from the judgment of the municipal court as in other civil actions.

State law reference

Similar provisions, RSMo 567.080.