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September 4, 202576-5-416.4. Unlawful kissing of a minor
(1)(a) As used in this section, “minor” means an individual who is 14 years old or older but younger than 18 years old.
(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits unlawful kissing of a minor if the actor:
(a) intentionally or knowingly:
(i) kisses a minor on the minor’s mouth; and
(ii) penetrates the minor’s mouth with the actor’s tongue; and
(b) is older than the minor by 10 years or more.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.
(4) Any penetration, however slight, of the mouth of the minor by the actor’s tongue is sufficient to constitute a violation of this section.
