RCW 9A.88.030Prostitution.(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.[ 2020 c 331 s 4; 1988 c 145 s 16; 1979 ex.s. c 244 s 15; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.88.030.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 331 ss 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.
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