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December 1, 2025

163.429. Sexual abuse by fraudulent representation

(1) A person commits the crime of sexual abuse by fraudulent representation if the person is a licensee and knowingly:

(a) Subjects another person to sexual contact; and

(b) Falsely or fraudulently represents to the other person that the sexual contact serves a legitimate medical purpose.

(2) Sexual abuse by fraudulent representation is a Class B felony.

(3) The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify sexual abuse by fraudulent representation as a crime category 8 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the commission.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Licensee” has the meaning given that term in ORS 676.150.

(b) “Sexual contact” has the meaning given that term in ORS 163.305.

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