PATTERSON, RONALD GENE

22-22-24.3. Sexual exploitation of a minor--Felonies--Assessment. A person is guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor if the person causes or knowingly permits a minor to engage in an activity or the simulation of an activity that: (1) Is harmful to minors; (2) Involves nudity; or (3) Is obscene. Consent to performing these proscribed acts by a minor or a minor's parent, guardian, or custodian, or mistake as to the minor's age is not a defense to a charge of violating this section. A violation of this section is a Class 6 felony. If a person is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this section within fifteen years of the prior conviction, the violation a Class 5 felony. The court shall order an assessment pursuant to § 22-22-1.3 of any person convicted of violating this section. Some statutes have been amended over the years and may not contain the exact language of the offense that the sex offender was convicted of.