Commercial sexual abuse of a minor—Penalties—Consent of minor does not constitute defense.
(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.