Penal Law § 263.05 · Article 263. Sexual Performance By a Child
Use of a child in a sexual performance
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§ 263.05 Use of a child in a sexual performance.
A person is guilty of the use of a child in a sexual performance if knowing the character and content thereof he employs, authorizes or induces a child less than seventeen years of age to engage in a sexual performance or being a parent, legal guardian or custodian of such child, he consents to the participation by such child in a sexual performance.
Use of a child in a sexual performance is a class C felony.
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