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2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 9A.88.030: Prostitution.

    (1) A person 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.

    [1988 c 145 § 16; 1979 ex.s. c 244 § 15; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.88.030.]

Notes:
         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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