# RCW 9.68A.070: RCW 9.68A.070: Possession of depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C68A_S070

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 9.68A.070
- **Heading:** RCW 9.68A.070: Possession of depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 9 / Chapter 68A / Section 070

## Text

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

(1)(a) Except as provided in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, a person commits the crime of possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first degree when he or she knowingly possesses a visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct as defined in *RCW 9.68A.011 (4) (a) through (e). (b) Possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first degree is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW. (c) For the purposes of determining the unit of prosecution under this subsection, each depiction or image of visual or printed matter constitutes a separate offense. (2)(a) Except as provided in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, a person commits the crime of possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the second degree when he or she knowingly possesses any visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct as defined in *RCW 9.68A.011 (4) (f) or (g). (b) Possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the second degree is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW. (c) For the purposes of determining the unit of prosecution under this subsection, each incident of possession of one or more depictions or images of visual or printed matter constitutes a separate offense. (3) This section does not apply to a minor's possession of visual or printed matter depicting any minor thirteen years of age or older engaged in sexually explicit conduct. (4) This section does not apply to a person under thirteen years of age in possession of visual or printed matter depicting himself or herself engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

## 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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