2021 Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 709 - SEXUAL ABUSE
Section 709.14 - Lascivious conduct with a minor.
709.14 Lascivious conduct with a minor.
1. a. It is unlawful for a person eighteen years of age or older who is in a position of authority over a minor to force, persuade, or coerce that minor, with or without consent, to disrobe or partially disrobe for the purpose of arousing or satisfying the sexual desires of either of them.
b. A violation of this subsection is a serious misdemeanor.
2. For purposes of subsections 3 and 4, “minor” means a person fourteen or fifteen years of age.
3. a. It is unlawful for a person eighteen years of age or older who is in a position of authority over a minor to perform any of the following acts with that minor, with or without consent, for the purpose of arousing or satisfying the sexual desires of either of them:
(1) Fondle or touch the inner thigh, groin, buttock, anus, or breast of the minor.
(2) Touch the clothing covering the immediate area of the inner thigh, groin, buttock, anus, or breast of the minor.
(3) Solicit or permit the minor to fondle or touch the inner thigh, groin, buttock, anus, or breast of the person.
(4) Solicit the minor to engage in any act prohibited under subsection 4, paragraph “a”, subparagraph (1), (2), or (3).
b. A violation of this subsection is a serious misdemeanor.
4. a. It is unlawful for a person eighteen years of age or older who is in a position of authority over a minor to perform any of the following acts with that minor, with or without consent, for the purpose of arousing or satisfying the sexual desires of either of them:
(1) Fondle or touch the pubes or genitals of the minor.
(2) Permit or cause the minor to fondle or touch the person’s genitals or pubes.
(3) Cause the touching of the person’s genitals to any part of the body of the minor.
(4) Solicit the minor to engage in a sex act or solicit a person to arrange a sex act with the minor.
(5) Inflict pain or discomfort upon the minor or permit the minor to inflict pain or discomfort on the person.
b. A violation of this subsection is an aggravated misdemeanor.
89 Acts, ch 105, §2; 2018 Acts, ch 1041, §127; 2019 Acts, ch 114, §1
Referred to in §692A.102, 709.19, 802.2B, 903B.10
Sentencing restrictions for forcible felonies and mandatory reporters of child abuse, see §907.3
