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Code · Florida · Title XLVI — Crimes · Chapter 794

794.05 Unlawful sexual activity with certain minors.

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(1)A person 24 years of age or older who engages in sexual activity with a person 16 or 17 years of age commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 , s. 775.083 , or s. 775.084 .
(2)As used in this section, the term:
(a)“Female genitals” includes the labia minora, labia majora, clitoris, vulva, hymen, and vagina.
(b)“Sexual activity” means oral, anal, or female genital penetration by, or union with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or female genital penetration of another by any other object; however, sexual activity does not include an act done for a bona fide medical purpose.
(3)The provisions of this section do not apply to a person 16 or 17 years of age who has had the disabilities of nonage removed under chapter 743.
(4)The victim’s prior sexual conduct is not a relevant issue in a prosecution under this section.
(5)If an offense under this section directly results in the victim giving birth to a child, paternity of that child shall be established as described in chapter 742. If it is determined that the offender is the father of the child, the offender must pay child support pursuant to the child support guidelines described in chapter 61.
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