Go
Print

These documents are currently being revised to incorporate the changes made during the 2024 Legislative Session. Please consult the Sections Affected Table for changes made during the 2024 Legislative Session.

9A.88.010  <<  9A.88.030 >>   9A.88.040

Prostitution. (Effective until January 1, 2024.)

(1) A person 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.

NOTES:

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.

Prostitution. (Effective January 1, 2024.)

(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.

NOTES:

Effective date—2020 c 331 §§ 4, 5, and 6: "Sections 4, 5, and 6 of this act take effect January 1, 2024." [ 2020 c 331 § 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.
Site Contents
Selected content listed in alphabetical order under each group



Translate