Child molestation, fourth degree, penalty.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 566.071
in effect566.071. 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.
(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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