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A person is guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor if the person:
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;
Aids, invites, employs, authorizes, or causes a minor to engage in or view sexually explicit conduct, knowing that such conduct will be photographed or part of a live performance; or
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.
Sexual exploitation of a minor is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.