1. A person commits the offense of sexual conduct with a nursing facility resident or vulnerable person in the second degree if he or she: (1) Being an owner or employee of a skilled nursing facility as defined in section 198.006 , or an Alzheimer's special care unit program as defined in section 198.505 , has sexual contact with a resident; or (2) Being a vender, provider, agent, or employee of a certified program operated, funded, licensed, or certified by the department of mental health, has sexual contact with a vulnerable person. 2. The offense of sexual conduct with a nursing facility resident or vulnerable person in the second degree is a class B misdemeanor. Any second or subsequent violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor. 3. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person who is married to the resident or vulnerable person. 4. Consent of the victim is not a defense to a prosecution pursuant to this section.
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