Statute · New York Penal Law
N.Y. Penal Law § 263.16 — Possessing a sexual performance by a child
N.Y. Penal Law § 263.16
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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)
§ 263.16 Possessing a sexual performance by a child.
Citator
N.Y. Penal Law § 263.16 — Possessing a sexual performance by a child is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 263.16 Possessing a sexual performance by a child.
A person is guilty of possessing a sexual performance by a child when, knowing the character and content thereof, such person knowingly has in such person's possession or control, or knowingly accesses with intent to view, any performance which includes sexual conduct by a child less than sixteen years of age, including a performance created or altered by digitization as defined in section 245.15 of this part.
Possessing a sexual performance by a child is a class E felony.