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Code · Washington · Title 9 — Crimes and Punishments · Chapter 9.68A

RCW 9.68A.040

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*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 5105-S.SL ) ***
(1)A person is guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor if the person:
(a)Compels a minor by threat or force to engage in sexually explicit conduct, knowing that such conduct will be photographed or part of a live performance;
(b)Aids, invites, employs, authorizes, or causes a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct, knowing that such conduct will be photographed or part of a live performance; or
(c)Being a parent, legal guardian, or person having custody or control of a minor, permits the minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct, knowing that the conduct will be photographed or part of a live performance.
(2)Sexual exploitation of a minor is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
[ 1989 c 32 s 2 ; 1984 c 262 s 3 .]
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