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Oregon · Through 2025 Edition

ORS 163.415: Sexual abuse in the third degree.

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  1. 04 - Criminal Procedure, Crimes
  2. 16. Crimes and Punishments
  3. Chapter 163 — Offenses Against Persons

(1) A person commits the crime of sexual abuse in the third degree if:

      (a) The person subjects another person to sexual contact and:

      (A) The victim does not consent to the sexual contact; or

      (B) The victim is incapable of consent by reason of being under 18 years of age; or

      (b) For the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of the person or another person, the person intentionally propels any dangerous substance at a victim without the consent of the victim.

      (2) Sexual abuse in the third degree is a Class A misdemeanor.

      (3) As used in this section, “dangerous substance” means blood, urine, semen or feces.

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