It is not just Snopes. TMC link is to the Blaze. Numerous websites have debunked this as making it legal for underage prostitution. Prostitution is still illegal in CA regardless of age
on this are TMC and Carl from NC. California is full of left wing nut cases and they pass a slew of bad legislation. This is aimed at not prosecuting the victim of sex trafficking. Those who solicit the minor are still going to be charged. Washington Examiner incorrectly said that law officers are helpless, they are required to place the child in protective custody. The idea is to not make a criminal out of the victim.