Kentucky Statutes 531.050 – Advertising obscene material
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(1) A person is guilty of advertising obscene material when, having knowledge of its content and character thereof, he writes or creates advertising or solicits anyone to publish such advertising or otherwise promotes the sale or distribution of obscene matter.
(2) Advertising obscene material is a Class B misdemeanor.
For details, see § 532.090
Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 269, effective January 1, 1975.
(2) Advertising obscene material is a Class B misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $250 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 531.050
- Matter: means any book, magazine, newspaper, or other printed or written material
or any picture, drawing, photograph, motion picture, live image transmitted over the
Internet or other electronic network, or other pictorial representation or any statue or other figure, or any recording transcription or mechanical, chemical or electrical reproduction or any other articles, equipment, machines, or materials. See Kentucky Statutes 531.010 - Obscene: means :
(a) To the average person, applying contemporary community standards, the predominant appeal of the matter, taken as a whole, is to prurient interest in sexual conduct. See Kentucky Statutes 531.010
Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 269, effective January 1, 1975.