Wash. Rev. Code § 9.68A.100

Current through 2024

Section 9.68A.100 - Commercial sexual abuse of a minor-Penalties-Consent of minor does not constitute defense

(1) A person is guilty of commercial sexual abuse of a minor if:

(a) He or she provides anything of value to a minor or a third person as compensation for a minor having engaged in sexual conduct with him or her;

(b) He or she provides or agrees to provide anything of value to a minor or a third person pursuant to an understanding that in return therefore such minor will engage in sexual conduct with him or her; or

(c) He or she solicits, offers, or requests to engage in sexual conduct with a minor in return for anything of value.

(2) Commercial sexual abuse of a minor is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

(3) In addition to any other penalty provided under chapter 9A.20 RCW, a person guilty of commercial sexual abuse of a minor is subject to the provisions under RCW 9A.88.130 and 9A.88.140.

(4) Consent of a minor to the sexual conduct does not constitute a defense to any offense listed in this section.

(5) For purposes of this section, "sexual conduct" means sexual intercourse or sexual contact, both as defined in chapter 9A.44 RCW.

RCW 9.68A.100

Amended by 2017 c 231,§ 3, eff. 7/23/2017.

Amended by 2013 c 302,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2013.

Amended by 2010 c 289, § 13, eff. 6/10/2010.

2007 c 368 § 2; 1999 c 327 § 4; 1989 c 32 § 8; 1984 c 262 § 9.

Finding- 2017 c 231 : See note following RCW 9A.04.080.

Effective date- 2013 c 302 : See note following RCW 9.68A.090.

Findings-Intent-1999 c 327: See note following RCW 9A.88.130.

Additional requirements: RCW 9A.88.130.

Vehicle impoundment: RCW 9A.88.140.