1. 1. A person commits the crime of hazing if he knowingly participates in or causes hazing, as it is defined in section 578.360.
2. 2. Hazing is a class A misdemeanor, unless the act creates a substantial risk to the life of the student or prospective member, in which case it is a class C felony.
3. 3. Nothing in sections 578.360 to 578.365 shall be interpreted as creating a new private cause of action against any educational institution.
4. 4. Consent is not a defense to hazing. Section 565.080 does not apply to hazing cases or to homicide cases arising out of hazing activity.

(L. 1987 H.B. 126 § 3, A.L. 1995 H.B. 160)

*This section was amended by S.B. 491, 2014, effective 1-01-17. Due to the delayed effective date, both versions of this section are printed here.