Section 9.68A.100 - 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.Amended by 2017 c 231,§ 3, eff. 7/23/2017.Amended by 2013 c 302,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2013.Amended by 2010 c 289, § 13, eff. 6/10/2010.2007 c 368 § 2; 1999 c 327 § 4; 1989 c 32 § 8; 1984 c 262 § 9.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.