Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 9. CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS |
Chapter 9.68A. Sexual exploitation of children. |
Section 9.68A.103. Permitting commercial sexual abuse of a minor—Penalty—Consent of minor does not constitute defense.
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- (1) A person is guilty of permitting commercial sexual abuse of a minor if, having possession or control of premises which he or she knows are being used for the purpose of commercial sexual abuse of a minor, he or she fails without lawful excuse to make reasonable effort to halt or abate such use and to make a reasonable effort to notify law enforcement of such use.(2) Permitting commercial sexual abuse of a minor is a gross misdemeanor.(3) Consent of a minor to the sexually explicit act or sexual conduct does not constitute a defense to any offense listed in this section.NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 302: See note following RCW 9.68A.090.