Indiana Statutes

§ 35-49-3-1 — Sale, distribution, or exhibition of obscene matter

Indiana § 35-49-3-1
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 49OBSCENITY AND PORNOGRAPHY
Ch. 3Crimes

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Ind. Code § 35-49-3-1 (2026).

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A person who knowingly or intentionally:

(1)sends or brings into Indiana obscene matter for sale or distribution; or
(2)offers to distribute, distributes, or exhibits to another person obscene matter; commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the obscene matter depicts or describes sexual conduct involving any person who is or appears to be under eighteen (18) years of age.

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.33. Amended by P.L.214-2013, SEC.41; P.L.158-2013, SEC.646; P.L.168-2014, SEC.106.

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