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2020 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders
Chapter 566 - Sexual Offenses
Section 566.068 Child molestation, second degree, penalties.
Universal Citation: MO Rev Stat § 566.068 (2020)
Effective - 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories
566.068. Child molestation, second degree, penalties. — 1. A person commits the offense of child molestation in the second degree if he or she:
(1) Subjects a child who is less than twelve years of age to sexual contact; or
(2) Being more than four years older than a child who is less than seventeen years of age, subjects the child to sexual contact and the offense is an aggravated sexual offense.
2. The offense of child molestation in the second degree is a class B felony.
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(L. 1994 S.B. 693, A.L. 2000 S.B. 757 & 602, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491)
Effective 1-01-17
CROSS REFERENCE:
Child, genital mutilation of a female child, crime, penalty, defenses, 568.065
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