Permitting commercial sexual abuse of a minor—Penalty—Consent of minor does not constitute defense

Revised Code of Washington

Section: 9.68A.103

Jurisdiction: WA

Bluebook Citation: Wash. Rev. Code § 9.68A.103

(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.

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