(a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) "Coercion" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-5-46.
(2) "Deception" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-5-46.
(3) "Sexual crime" means prostitution, sodomy, solicitation of sodomy, or masturbation for hire as such offenses are proscribed in Chapter 6 of Title 16.
(4) "Sexual servitude" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-5-46.
(b) A person shall not be guilty of a sexual crime if the conduct upon which the alleged criminal liability is based was committed by an accused who was:
(1) Less than 18 years of age at the time of the conduct such person was being trafficked for sexual servitude in violation of subsection (c) of Code Section 16-5-46; or
(2) Acting under coercion or deception while the accused was being trafficked for sexual servitude in violation of subsection (c) of Code Section 16-5-46.
(c) A defense based upon any of the provisions of this Code section shall be an affirmative defense.
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