laurell3
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ORIGINAL: knotslandingdom 800.04 Lewd or lascivious offenses committed upon or in the presence of persons less than 16 years of age.-- (1) DEFINITIONS.--As used in this section: (a) "Sexual activity" means the oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration of another by any other object; however, sexual activity does not include an act done for a bona fide medical purpose. (b) "Consent" means intelligent, knowing, and voluntary consent, and does not include submission by coercion. (4) LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS BATTERY.--A person who: (a) Engages in sexual activity with a person 12 years of age or older but less than 16 years of age; or (b) Encourages, forces, or entices any person less than 16 years of age to engage in sadomasochistic abuse, sexual bestiality, prostitution, or any other act involving sexual activity http://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=Ch0800/ch0800.htm 794.05 Unlawful sexual activity with certain minors.-- (1) A person 24 years of age or older who engages in sexual activity with a person 16 or 17 years of age commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. As used in this section, "sexual activity" means oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union with, the sexual organ of another; however, sexual activity does not include an act done for a bona fide medical purpose. http://www.flsenate.gov/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=Ch0794/ch0794.htm and there we have the law. I would comment that the 24 or greater age is merely for the enhanced crminal penalties. The law is in fact under 16/ over 18 although there are actually enhanced crimes for 12-16 as well.
< Message edited by laurell3 -- 1/12/2008 11:48:16 PM >
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