# RCW 9.68A.040: RCW 9.68A.040: Sexual exploitation of a minor—Elements of crime—Penalty

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C68A_S040

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 9.68A.040
- **Heading:** RCW 9.68A.040: Sexual exploitation of a minor—Elements of crime—Penalty
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 9 / Chapter 68A / Section 040

## Text

*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 5105-S.SL ) ***

(1) A person is guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor if the person: (a) Compels a minor by threat or force to engage in sexually explicit conduct, knowing that such conduct will be photographed or part of a live performance; (b) Aids, invites, employs, authorizes, or causes a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct, knowing that such conduct will be photographed or part of a live performance; or (c) Being a parent, legal guardian, or person having custody or control of a minor, permits the minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct, knowing that the conduct will be photographed or part of a live performance. (2) Sexual exploitation of a minor is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 9.68A.001 RCW 9.68A.001: Legislative findings, intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C68A_S001.md)
- [RCW 9.68A.005 RCW 9.68A.005: Chapter not applicable to lawful conduct between spouses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C68A_S005.md)
- [RCW 9.68A.011 RCW 9.68A.011: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C68A_S011.md)
- [RCW 9.68A.040 RCW 9.68A.040: Sexual exploitation of a minor—Elements of crime—Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C68A_S040.md)
- [RCW 9.68A.050 RCW 9.68A.050: Dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C68A_S050.md)
- [RCW 9.68A.053 RCW 9.68A.053: Sexually explicit images—Crimes by minors—Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C68A_S053.md)
- [RCW 9.68A.055 RCW 9.68A.055: Sexually explicit images—Forfeiture by minors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C68A_S055.md)
- [RCW 9.68A.060 RCW 9.68A.060: Sending, bringing into state depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C68A_S060.md)
- [RCW 9.68A.070 RCW 9.68A.070: Possession of depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C68A_S070.md)
- [RCW 9.68A.075 RCW 9.68A.075: Viewing depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C68A_S075.md)
- [RCW 9.68A.080 RCW 9.68A.080: Reporting of depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct—Civil immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C68A_S080.md)
- [RCW 9.68A.090 RCW 9.68A.090: Communication with minor for immoral purposes—Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C68A_S090.md)
- [RCW 9.68A.100 RCW 9.68A.100: Commercial sexual abuse of a minor—Penalties—Consent of minor does not constitute defense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C68A_S100.md)
- [RCW 9.68A.101 RCW 9.68A.101: Promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor—Penalty—Consent of minor does not constitute defense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C68A_S101.md)

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