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December 10, 2024

14-190.17A. Third degree sexual exploitation of a minor

(a) Offense.–A person commits the offense of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor if, knowing the character or content of the material, he possesses a child sex doll or material that contains a visual representation of a minor engaging in sexual activity or that has been created, adapted, or modified to appear that an identifiable minor is engaging in sexual activity.

(b) Inference.–In a prosecution under this section, the trier of fact may infer that a participant in sexual activity whom material through its title, text, visual representations or otherwise represents or depicts as a minor is a minor.

(c) Mistake of Age.–Mistake of age is not a defense to a prosecution under this section.

(d) Punishment and Sentencing.–Violation of this section is a Class H felony.