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December 2, 2025

566.071. Child molestation, fourth degree, penalty

1. A person commits the offense of child molestation in the fourth degree if, being more than four years older than a child who is less than seventeen years of age, subjects the child to sexual contact.

2. The offense of child molestation in the fourth degree is a class E felony.