Complex sentence: The law also allows a defense if the actor is within 4 years of age of the younger person and the two were in an ongoing dating/romantic relationship, this is not a close in age exception though, but merely a defense in court.
Split into simpler sentences: The law also allows a defense if the actor is within 4 years of age of the younger person and the two were in an ongoing dating/romantic relationship. This is not a close in age exception though, but merely a defense in court.