GLASSMAN, Justice.
In a juvenile adjudicatory hearing, the District Court, Bangor, found Edward C. guilty of gross sexual misconduct in violation of 17-A M.R.S.A. § 253(1)(B) (1983). On appeal, Edward C. contends that section 253(1)(B) does not apply to a sexual act between two children, both under the age of fourteen. Because of the plain language of the statute, we must affirm the decision of the District Court.
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