§ 54-81. Indecent behavior with juveniles.  


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  • (a)

    No person shall commit the crime of indecent behavior with juveniles.

    (b)

    Indecent behavior with juveniles is the commission by any. one over the age of 17 of any lewd or lascivious act upon the person or in the presence of any child under the age of 17, with the intention of arousing or gratifying the sexual desires of either person. Lack of knowledge of the child's age shall not be a defense.

(Article 42, Model Municipal Criminal Code, adopted by Commission Series Ord. No. 92 of 3-8-71)