New York · New York Penal Law (PEN)
N.Y. Penal Law § 235.00: Obscenity; definitions of terms
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines key terms used in obscenity laws, including what constitutes 'obscene' material based on community standards, prurient appeal, and lack of serious value. It defines related terms like 'material,' 'performance,' 'promote,' and 'criminal sexual act.'
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