RCW 9.68A.100
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(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.
[ 2017 c 231 s 3 ; 2013 c 302 s 2 ; 2010 c 289 s 13 ; 2007 c 368 s 2 ; 1999 c 327 s 4 ; 1989 c 32 s 8 ; 1984 c 262 s 9 .]
Notes:
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 .