Obscene Material to a Minor
Knowingly selling, renting, loaning, giving away, distributing, transmitting, or showing obscene material to a minor.
Florida Statute
§ 847.0133
Protection of minors; prohibition of certain acts in connection with obscenity; penalty
Quick Summary
Confirm a knowing transfer or showing to a person under 18 and that the material meets the statutory obscene-material definition.
Elements of the Offense
Elements of the Offense
- Element 1
The defendant knowingly sold, rented, loaned, gave away, distributed, transmitted, or showed obscene material to a minor.
Plain language: Confirm a qualifying knowing transfer or showing and a recipient under 18.
Important Definitions
Important Definitions
Obscene Material
The broad statutory material definition; obscene has the meaning provided in section 847.001.
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Quick Reference
Confirm a knowing qualifying transfer or showing of obscene material to a person under 18.
Classification
A violation is a third-degree felony. The statute includes a provider exception for certain transmission, storage, caching, and related services unless the provider knowingly facilitates the violation for commercial advantage or private financial gain.