§83.4. Massage; sexual conduct prohibited

            A. It shall be unlawful for any masseur, masseuse, or any other person, while in a massage parlor or any other enterprise used as a massage parlor, by stimulation in an erotic manner, to:

            (1) Expose, touch, caress, or fondle the genitals, anus, or pubic hairs of any person or the nipples of the female breast; or

            (2) To perform any acts of sadomasochistic abuse, flagellation, or torture in the context of sexual conduct.

            B. Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.

            C.(1) Any child who is engaged in prostitution-related offenses is presumed to be a victim of human trafficking pursuant to R.S. 14:46.3(E) and is exempt from criminal responsibility and delinquency proceedings for such offenses. A child victim of human trafficking shall be referred and is eligible for specialized services for victims of human trafficking pursuant to R.S. 46:2161.

            (2) It shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution for a violation of this Section that, during the time of the alleged commission of the offense, the defendant is determined to be a victim of human trafficking pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 14:46.2(F). Any person, eighteen years of age or older, who is determined to be a victim of human trafficking shall be notified of any treatment or specialized services for human trafficking victims or sexually exploited persons to the extent that such services are available.

            Acts 1984, No. 580, §1; Acts 2012, No. 446, §1; Acts 2014, No. 564, §1; Acts 2026, No. 637, §1.