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(a) A person commits the crime of sodomy in the second degree if, being 16 years old or older, he or she engages in sodomy with another person 12 years old or older, but less than 16 years old; provided, however, the actor is at least two years older than the other person.
(b) Sodomy in the second degree is a Class B felony.
(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §2316; Acts 1979, No. 79-471, p. 862, §1; Acts 1987, No. 87-607, p. 1056, §3; Act 2019-465, §1.)
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alabama Code Title 13A. Criminal Code § 13A-6-64 SECTION 13A-6-64 SODOMY IN THE SECOND DEGREE - last updated November 25, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/al/title-13a-criminal-code/al-code-sect-13a-6-64
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