§ 5-68-205 — Public display of obscenity

Arkansas § 5-68-205

• Jurisdiction: Arkansas
• Title: 5

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(a) (1) As used in this subsection: (A) "Obscene" means the same as "obscene material" defined by § 5-68-302 ; and (B) "Obscenity" means an obscene sticker, painting, decal, emblem, or other device that is or contains an obscene writing, description, photograph, or depiction. (2) A person commits the offense of publicly displaying an obscenity if the person knowingly causes an obscenity to be displayed in a manner that is readily visible to the public and the obscenity's content or character is distinguishable by normal vision. (3) Publicly displaying an obscenity is a Class B misdemeanor. (b) (1) It is unlawful to publicly display obscene material as defined by § 5-68-302 on any motor vehicle or wearing apparel. (2) A violation of this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.

Legislative History

Acts 1989, No. 200, § 1; 1989, No. 584, § 1; 2007, No. 827, §§ 89, 90.