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California Prohibited Consensual Sexual Activity Laws
Overview of Prohibited Consensual Sexual Activity Laws
| Sodomy Laws Applicable to | Both sexes |
| Penalty for Sodomy | Pen. §286 Sodomy under 18 years of age or incompetent: misdemeanor |
| HIV Exposure and Compelled Testing for Offenders | Pen. §1202.1 Testing for HIV required if convicted of sexual offense in §§261, 261.5, 262, 264.1, 266c, 286, 288a or, if probable cause is found of transfer of bodily fluids capable of transferring HIV, §§264.1, 266c, 269, 288, 288.5, or 289 |
| Other Crimes Relating to Consensual Sex Acts | Pen. §314 Lewd or obscene conduct; indecent exposure; obscene exhibitions: misdemeanor Pen. §372 Public nuisance: misdemeanor Pen. §647 Disorderly conduct: misdemeanor (found unconstitutional by Kolander v. Lawson 1035.ct.1855, 461 U.S. 352) |
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