Akron |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 13. GENERAL OFFENSES |
Chapter 133. OFFENSES AGAINST MORALS |
Article 2. Obscenity |
§ 133.22. Pandering sexually-oriented matter involving a minor.
A.
No person, with knowledge of the character of the material of performance involved, shall possess or control any material that shows a minor participating or engaging in sexual activity, masturbation, or bestiality.
B.
This section does not apply to any material or performance that is sold, disseminated, displayed, possessed, controlled, brought, or caused to be brought into this state, or presented for a bona fide medical, scientific, educational, religious, governmental, judicial, or other proper purpose, by or to a physician, psychologist, sociologist, scientist, teacher, person pursuing bona fide studies or research, librarian, clergyman, prosecutor, judge, or other person having a proper interest in the material or performance.
C.
Whoever violates this section is guilty of pandering sexually-oriented matter involving a minor, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Penalty, see § 130.99.
(Ord. 277-1985)