Child molestation, third degree, penalty.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 566.069
in effect566.069. Child molestation, third degree, penalty. — 1. A person commits the offense of child molestation in the third degree if he or she subjects a child who is less than fourteen years of age to sexual contact.
2. The offense of child molestation in the third degree is a class C felony, unless committed by the use of forcible compulsion, in which case it is a class B felony.
(L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17 CROSS REFERENCE: Child sexual abuse, action for civil damages may be brought, when, 537.046
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