Washington Code 9A.88.030 – Prostitution
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(1) A person is guilty of prostitution if such person engages or agrees or offers to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee.
Terms Used In Washington Code 9A.88.030
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(2) For purposes of this section, “sexual conduct” means “sexual intercourse” or “sexual contact,” both as defined in chapter 9A.44 RCW.
(3) Prostitution is a misdemeanor.
NOTES:
Effective date—Savings—Application—1988 c 145: See notes following RCW 9A.44.010.
Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 244: See RCW 9A.44.902.
Prostitution. (Effective January 1, 2024.)
(1) A person age eighteen or older is guilty of prostitution if such person engages or agrees or offers to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee.
(2) For purposes of this section, “sexual conduct” means “sexual intercourse” or “sexual contact,” both as defined in chapter 9A.44 RCW.
(3) Prostitution is a misdemeanor.
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 331 §§ 4, 5, and 6: “Sections 4, 5, and 6 of this act take effect January 1, 2024.” [ 2020 c 331 § 12.]
Finding—2020 c 331: See note following RCW 7.68.380.
Effective date—Savings—Application—1988 c 145: See notes following RCW 9A.44.010.
Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 244: See RCW 9A.44.902.