Section 11.41.440. Sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree.

   (a) An offender commits the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree if
        (1) being under 16 years of age, the offender engages in sexual contact with a person who is under 13 years of age and at least three years younger than the offender; or
        (2) being 18 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual contact with a person who is 16 or 17 years of age and at least three years younger than the offender, and the offender occupies a position of authority in relation to the victim.
   (b) Sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor.

Authorities

11.66.100;12.55.135;12.63.100

Notes

References

AS 11.66.100 Prostitution.
AS 12.55.135 Sentences of imprisonment for misdemeanors.
AS 12.63.100 Definitions.

History

(Sec. 3 ch 166 SLA 1978; am Sec. 9 ch 102 SLA 1980; am Sec. 3 ch 78 SLA 1983; am Sec. 4 ch 151 SLA 1990; am Sec. 15 ch 124 SLA 2004)