Washington statute
RCW 9.68A.102 — Promoting travel for commercial sexual abuse of a minor—Penalty—Consent of minor does not constitute defense
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9.68A: Sexual Exploitation Of Children, Revised Code of Washington.
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Full text of RCW 9.68A.102
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official text of the Revised Code of Washington from the Code Reviser's published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Washington.
(1) A person commits the offense of promoting travel for commercial sexual abuse of a minor if he or she knowingly sells or offers to sell travel services that include or facilitate travel for the purpose of engaging in what would be commercial sexual abuse of a minor or promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor, if occurring in this state.
(2) Promoting travel for commercial sexual abuse of a minor is a class C felony.
(3) Consent of a minor to the travel for commercial sexual abuse, or the sexually explicit act or sexual conduct itself, does not constitute a defense to any offense listed in this section.
(4) For purposes of this section, "travel services" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 19.138.021.
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Questions this section answers
Is promoting travel for commercial sexual abuse of a minor a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Promoting travel for commercial sexual abuse of a minor is a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9.68A.102.
Which Washington statute covers promoting travel for commercial sexual abuse of a minor?
Promoting travel for commercial sexual abuse of a minor is governed by RCW 9.68A.102 (Promoting travel for commercial sexual abuse of a minor—Penalty—Consent of minor does not constitute defense).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.