Can a 50 year old date a 16 year old?

In many cases, consensual sex between a 16-year-old and a 50-year-old, in the state of Washington, is legally okay. There is the possibility that you could be charged with communicating with a minor for immoral purposes.

Is it legal to date someone over 17?

California – The age of consent in California is 18. It is illegal for anyone to engage in sexual intercourse with a minor (someone under the age of 18), unless they are that persons spouse. California employs a tiered system where the greater the difference in age, the greater the penalty.