9.68A.040 - Sexual exploitation of a minor -- Elements of crime -- Penalty. - Washington Statutes

Sexual exploitation of a minor — Elements of crime — Penalty.

(1) A person is guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor if the person:

     (a) Compels a minor by threat or force to engage in sexually explicit conduct, knowing that such conduct will be photographed or part of a live performance;

     (b) Aids, invites, employs, authorizes, or causes a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct, knowing that such conduct will be photographed or part of a live performance; or

     (c) Being a parent, legal guardian, or person having custody or control of a minor, permits the minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct, knowing that the conduct will be photographed or part of a live performance.

     (2) Sexual exploitation of a minor is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

[1989 c 32 § 2; 1984 c 262 § 3.]