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Penal Law § 263.10 · Article 263. Sexual Performance By a Child

Promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child

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§ 263.10 Promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child.

A person is guilty of promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child when, knowing the character and content thereof, such person produces, directs or promotes any obscene performance which includes sexual conduct by a child less than seventeen years of age, including a performance created or altered by digitization as defined in section 245.15 of this part.

Promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child is a class D felony.

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Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN263.10
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