Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.88.030

Current through the 2024 Regular Session
Section 9A.88.030 - Prostitution
(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.

RCW 9A.88.030

Amended by 2020 c 331,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2024.
1988 c 145 § 16; 1979 ex.s. c 244 § 15; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.88.030.

Effective date- 2020 c 331 s s 4, 5, and 6: "Sections 4, 5, and 6 of this act take effect January 1, 2024." [2020 c 331 s 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.