Current with legislation effective through 5/2/2024
Section 76-5-416.2 - Unlawful kissing of a child(1) (a) As used in this section, "child" means an individual who is under 14 years old. (b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.(2) An actor commits unlawful kissing of a child if the actor:(a) is 18 years old or older; and(b) intentionally or knowingly: (i) kisses a child on the child's mouth; and(ii) penetrates the minor's mouth with the actor's tongue.(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.(4) Any penetration, however slight, of the mouth of the child by the actor's tongue is sufficient to constitute a violation of this section.Added by Chapter TBD, 2024 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/1/2024.