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Originally Posted by kittygilchrist
As a former child protection agent, I'm glad they have to register and be locatable.
On the other hand, you can become a registered offender by having relations with a
17-year old age mate and forgetting to break up before you celebrate your 18th birthday.
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Depends on the state. Most states, age of consent is 16. Some states also throw in a caveat in regards to age of offender.
The age of consent in Florida is 18, but close in age exemptions exist. By law, the exception permits a person 23 years of age or younger to engage in legal sexual activity with a minor aged 16 or 17.
794.05 Unlawful sexual activity with certain minors.-- (1) A person 24 years of age or older who engages in sexual activity with a person 16 or 17 years of age commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. As used in this section, "sexual activity" means oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union with, the sexual organ of another; however, sexual activity does not include an act done for a bona fide medical purpose Florida code, Title XLVI, Chapter 794