9.68A.103 - Permitting commercial sexual abuse of a minor -- Penalty. - Washington Statutes

Permitting commercial sexual abuse of a minor — Penalty.

(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.

[2007 c 368 § 7.]