Indiana Code 35-49-3-1. Sale, distribution, or exhibition of obscene matter
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Sec. 1. A person who knowingly or intentionally:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 and Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2(2) offers to distribute, distributes, or exhibits to another person obscene matter;
(1) sends or brings into Indiana obscene matter for sale or distribution; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 felony | between 6 mos. and 2 1/2 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
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.
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.