Penal Law § 263.11 · Article 263. Sexual Performance By a Child
Possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child
Text — Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 263.11 Possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child.
A person is guilty of possessing an obscene 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 obscene 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 an obscene sexual performance by a child is a class E felony.
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