Statute · New York Penal Law
N.Y. Penal Law § 235.05 — Obscenity in the third degree
N.Y. Penal Law § 235.05
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- Statute
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- New York Penal Law
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 235.05 Obscenity in the third degree.
Citator
N.Y. Penal Law § 235.05 — Obscenity in the third degree is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 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.