| (1) |
It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this part that the distribution of pornographic material is restricted to institutions or persons having scientific, educational, governmental, or other similar justification for possessing pornographic material. |
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Terms Used In Utah Code 76-10-1208
- Actor: means a person whose criminal responsibility is in issue in a criminal action. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Person: means an individual, public or private corporation, government, partnership, or unincorporated association. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
| (2) |
It is not a defense to prosecution under this part that the actor is a motion picture projectionist, usher, ticket-taker, bookstore employee, or otherwise is required to violate this part incident to the person‘s employment. |
| (3) |
It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Section 76-10-1206, 76-10-1227, or 76-10-1228 for displaying or exhibiting an outer portion of material, that the material is:
| (a) |
in a sealed opaque wrapper that covers at least the lower 2/3 of the material so that the lower 2/3 of the material is concealed from view; |
| (b) |
placed behind a blinder rack; or |
| (c) |
displayed in an area from which a minor is physically excluded if the material cannot be viewed by the minor from an area in which a minor is allowed. |
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Amended by Chapter 123, 2007 General Session
