Section 163.479 - Unlawful contact with a child(1) A person commits the crime of unlawful contact with a child if the person: (a)(A) Has been designated a sexually violent dangerous offender under ORS 137.765;(B) Has been classified as a level three sex offender under ORS 163A.100(3);(C) Has been sentenced as a dangerous offender under ORS 161.725 upon conviction of a sex crime; or(D) Has been given a similar designation or been sentenced under a similar law of another jurisdiction; and(b) Knowingly contacts a child with the intent to commit a crime or for the purpose of arousing or satisfying the sexual desires of the person or another person.(2) As used in this section: (a) "Child" means a person under 18 years of age.(b) "Contact" means to communicate in any manner.(c) "Sex crime" has the meaning given that term in ORS 163A.005.(3) Unlawful contact with a child is a Class C felony.Amended by 2019 Ch. 430,§ 6, eff. 6/20/2019.Amended by 2015 Ch. 820,§ 25, eff. 8/12/2015, op. 1/1/2019.Amended by 2015 Ch. 820,§ 18, eff. 8/12/2015.Amended by 2013 Ch. 708,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2013, op. 1/1/2014.