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Ohio Prostitution and Solicitation Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Aside from Nevada, prostitution<\/a> and solicitation<\/a> are illegal in every state. Ohio’s prostitution laws are like most other states. Ohio law bans engaging in sexual acts for payment or services. The following acts also qualify as sex crimes in Ohio:<\/p>\r\n