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Code · Washington · Title 9A — Washington Criminal Code · Chapter 9A.88

RCW 9A.88.030

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(1)A person age eighteen or older is guilty of prostitution if such person engages or agrees or offers to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee.
(2)For purposes of this section, "sexual conduct" means "sexual intercourse" or "sexual contact," both as defined in chapter 9A.44 RCW.
(3)Prostitution is a misdemeanor.
[ 2020 c 331 s 4 ; 1988 c 145 s 16 ; 1979 ex.s. c 244 s 15 ; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.88.030 .]
Notes:
Effective date — 2020 c 331 ss 4, 5, and 6: "Sections 4, 5, and 6 of this act take effect January 1, 2024." [ 2020 c 331 s 12 .]
Finding — 2020 c 331: See note following RCW 7.68.380 .
Effective date — Savings — Application — 1988 c 145: See notes following RCW 9A.44.010 .
Effective date — 1979 ex.s. c 244: See RCW 9A.44.902 .
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