Exposing Minors to Harmful Presentations
Knowingly exposing minors to specified harmful motion pictures, exhibitions, shows, presentations, or representations.
Florida Statute
§ 847.013
Exposing minors to harmful motion pictures, exhibitions, shows, presentations, or representations
Verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: September 13, 2026
Quick Summary
Confirm the applicable statutory transaction or admission track, knowledge of content and age, and harmful-to-minors material.
Elements of the Offense
Elements of the Offense
Elements marked AND are cumulative. Elements marked OR identify statutory alternatives; one applicable alternative must be established when that theory is charged. Conditional elements apply only to the identified statutory track.
- Element 1OR — Alternative
At least one conduct track must be proven
The defendant knowingly engaged in a prohibited exhibition, sale, rental, loan, ticket/pass sale, admission, or false-representation track involving harmful material and a minor.
Plain language: Identify the charged statutory transaction or admission track.
- Element 2AND — Required
Confirm the charged statutory track
The State must prove the knowledge, material, minor-age, consideration, or admission facts required by the charged track.
Plain language: The statute's knowledge definition covers both content and age.
Jury Instructions
Jury Instructions
No dedicated Florida Standard Jury Instruction was located in the July 2026 compilation. Consult the current statute, applicable case law, and agency or legal guidance.
View Official Jury InstructionsImportant Definitions
Important Definitions
Knowingly
The specified general knowledge, reason-to-know, or belief requiring further inspection or inquiry about both the material or presentation and the minor's age.
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Quick Reference
Identify the transaction or admission track, confirm knowledge of content and age, and establish the harmful-to-minors material.
Classification
Each subsection (3) violation is a first-degree misdemeanor. The adult-exposure provision does not apply when the minor is accompanied by a parent.