76-5-416.2. Unlawful kissing of a child.
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Effective 5/1/2024
76-5-416.2. Unlawful kissing of a child.
(a)As used in this section, "child" means an individual who is under 14 years old.
(b)Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits unlawful kissing of a child if the actor:
(a)is 18 years old or older; and
(b)intentionally or knowingly:
(i)kisses a child on the child's mouth; and
(ii)penetrates the minor's mouth with the actor's tongue.
(3)A violation of Subsection
(2)is a class A misdemeanor.
(4)Any penetration, however slight, of the mouth of the child by the actor's tongue is sufficient to constitute a violation of this section.
Enacted by Chapter 140 , 2024 General Session