RCW 9A.88.030
Prostitution. (Effective until January 1, 2024.)
(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.
(1) A person age eighteen or older 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.
[ 2020 c 331 § 4; 1988 c 145 § 16; 1979 ex.s. c 244 § 15; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.88.030.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 331 §§ 4, 5, and 6: "Sections 4, 5, and 6 of this act take effect January 1, 2024." [ 2020 c 331 § 12.]
Finding—2020 c 331: See note following RCW 7.68.380.
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.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code
Chapter 9A.88 - Indecent Exposure—Prostitution.
9A.88.010 - Indecent exposure.
9A.88.040 - Prosecution for prostitution under RCW 9A.88.030—Affirmative defense.
9A.88.050 - Prostitution—Sex of parties immaterial—No defense.
9A.88.060 - Promoting prostitution—Definitions.
9A.88.070 - Promoting prostitution in the first degree.
9A.88.080 - Promoting prostitution in the second degree.
9A.88.085 - Promoting travel for prostitution.
9A.88.090 - Permitting prostitution.
9A.88.110 - Patronizing a prostitute.
9A.88.120 - Additional fee assessments.
9A.88.130 - Additional requirements.
9A.88.140 - Vehicle impoundment—Fees—Fines.
9A.88.150 - Seizure and forfeiture.