Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 9A Washington Criminal Code - Section 9A.44.083 Child molestation in the first degree

§ 9A.44.083. Child molestation in the first degree

(1) A person is guilty of child molestation in the first degree when the person has, or knowingly causes another person under the age of eighteen to have, sexual contact with another who is less than twelve years old and not married to the perpetrator and the perpetrator is at least thirty-six months older than the victim.

(2) Child molestation in the first degree is a class A felony.

[1994 c 271 § 303; 1990 c 3 § 902; 1988 c 145 § 5.]

Notes:
     Intent -- 1994 c 271: See note following RCW 9A.44.010.

     Purpose -- Severability -- 1994 c 271: See notes following RCW 9A.28.020.

     Index, part headings not law -- Severability -- Effective dates -- Application -- 1990 c 3: See RCW 18.155.900 through 18.155.902.

     Effective date -- Savings -- Application -- 1988 c 145: See notes following RCW 9A.44.010.

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