Definition of Age of Consent

For purposes of this Chapter, age of consent means the age of sixteen (16). SOURCE: Added by P.L. 21-89:3 (1/27/92). COMMENT: (Original Enactment): Section 10.20 continues the substance of former § 800 except, of course, it now includes all felonies other than murder. See also §§ 10.60; 10.70. Sections 10.20 and 10.30 are, of course, subject to specific exceptions provided in other codes. See, e.g., Civ. Code § 1322 (limitation of actions under Horizontal Property Act).