Penal Code § 653.23(a)(1) is best known as the misdemeanor version of pimping or pandering, meaning one cannot be sentenced to state prison for this. The maximum punishment is six months in county jail and / or a fine of $1,000, plus penalties and assessments, which can mean the maximum fine is actually closer to $4,200. To read more about this lesser form of pimping and pandering, please click on the following link – https://www.greghillassociates.com/what-is-penal-code-653-23-a-1-punishment.html