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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in this chapter, the following terms mean:
(1) “Deviate sexual intercourse”, any sexual act involving the genitals of one person and the mouth, hand, tongue, or anus of another person; or any act involving the penetration, however slight, of the penis, the female genitalia, or the anus by a finger, instrument, or object done for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person or for the purpose of terrorizing the victim;
(2) “Persistent prostitution offender”, a person who has been found guilty of two or more prostitution-related offenses;
(3) “Prostitution-related offense”, any violation of state law for prostitution, patronizing prostitution, or promoting prostitution;
(4) “Sexual conduct”, sexual intercourse, deviate sexual intercourse, or sexual contact;
(5) “Sexual contact”, any touching of another person with the genitals or any touching of the genitals or anus of another person or the breast of a female person, or such touching through the clothing, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire of any person or for the purpose of terrorizing the victim;
(6) “Sexual intercourse”, any penetration, however slight, of the female genitalia by the penis;
(7) “Something of value”, any money or property, or any token, object or article exchangeable for money or property.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXXVIII. Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders § 567.010. Chapter definitions - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders/mo-rev-st-567-010/
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