(1) On the issue of whether a place is a place of prostitution, its general repute and repute of persons who reside in or frequent the place shall be competent evidence.

(2) Notwithstanding 136.655 (Spouse as witness), in any prosecution under 167.012 (prostitution - promoting) and 167.017 (prostitution - compelling), spouses are competent and compellable witnesses for or against either part