West Virginia Statutes

§ 61-8C-1 — Definitions

West Virginia § 61-8C-1
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 61CRIMES AND THEIR PUNISHMENT
Art. 8CFILMING OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONDUCT OF MINORS

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(a)For the purposes of this article:
(1)“Minor” means any child under 18 years of age.
(2)“Knowledge” means knowing or having reasonable cause to know which warrants further inspection or inquiry.
(3)“Sexually explicit conduct” includes any of the following, whether actually performed or simulated:
(A)Genital to genital intercourse;
(B)Fellatio;
(C)Cunnilingus;
(D)Anal intercourse;
(E)Oral to anal intercourse;
(F)Bestiality;
(G)Masturbation;
(H)Sadomasochistic abuse, including, but not limited to, flagellation, torture, or bondage;
(I)Excretory functions in a sexual context; or
(J)Exhibition of the genitals, pubic, or rectal areas of any person in a sexual context.
(4)“Person” means an individual, partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other legal enti

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§ 230
47 U.S.C. § 230
§ 153
47 U.S.C. § 153

Legislative History

2025 Reg. Sess., SB198; 2024 Reg. Sess., HB5516; 2021 Reg. Sess., HB2017; 2021 Reg. Sess., HB150; 1979 Reg. Sess., HB926

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