(1) A person is guilty of commercial sexual abuse of a minor if:

     (a) He or she pays a fee 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 pays or agrees to pay a fee 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 a fee.

     (2) Commercial sexual abuse of a minor is a class C 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) For purposes of this section, "sexual conduct" means sexual intercourse or sexual contact, both as defined in chapter 9A.44 RCW.

[2007 c 368 § 2; 1999 c 327 § 4; 1989 c 32 § 8; 1984 c 262 § 9.]

NOTES:

     Findings -- Intent -- 1999 c 327: See note following RCW 9A.88.130.

Additional requirements: RCW 9A.88.130.

Vehicle impoundment: RCW 9A.88.140.