*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 5105-S.SL) ***

1. (1) A person is guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor if the person:

   1. (a) Compels a minor by threat or force to engage in sexually explicit conduct, knowing that such conduct will be photographed or part of a live performance;
   2. (b) Aids, invites, employs, authorizes, or causes a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct, knowing that such conduct will be photographed or part of a live performance; or
   3. (c) Being a parent, legal guardian, or person having custody or control of a minor, permits the minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct, knowing that the conduct will be photographed or part of a live performance.
2. (2) Sexual exploitation of a minor is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

[ 1989 c 32 s 2; 1984 c 262 s 3.]