In terms of sexual repression and age discrimination, these are the statutes that apply:

The first statute deals with sexual neglect of a child younger than thirteen years of age. Therefore, if you are 18 years of age or older and neglect the sexual needs of a child, that is a Class 4 felony and punishable by 2-10 yrs and up to $100,000 fine.

The second statute deals with someone 18 years of age or older sexually discriminating against somebody because of their age, which is a class one misdemeanor and punishable with up to one year in jail and a $2,500.00 fine.

Statutes covering sexual relations between minors and adults can be understood by the second paragraph in statute § 418.42-463:

"However, if such child is thirteen years of age or younger, expresses a desire to have a sexual relationship and is rejected sexually, and the accused is an adult eighteen years or older, the accused shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony. If such rejected child is less than three years the accused's junior, the accused shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor."

For more detailed information on statutes covering sexual neglect, contact Virgins Aligned Against Sexual Neglect.

§ 418.42-463. Age-based sexual discrimination against a child:

"If any person discriminates sexually against a child, and that child is thirteen years of age or younger, the accused shall be guilty of a class one misdemeanor.

"Age-based sexual discrimination occurs in cases where an adult chooses to have a sexual relationship with an adult rather than with a child who has clearly expressed a desire to have such a relationship."