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SECTION 235.05

Obscenity in the third degree

Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE M, ARTICLE 235

§ 235.05 Obscenity in the third degree.

A person is guilty of obscenity in the third degree when, knowing its
content and character, he:

1. Promotes, or possesses with intent to promote, any obscene
material; or

2. Produces, presents or directs an obscene performance or
participates in a portion thereof which is obscene or which contributes
to its obscenity.

Obscenity in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.