Arkansas § 5-68-203 - Obscene films.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-68-203 — Obscene films., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-68-203. Obscene films.
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly exhibit, sell, offer to sell, give away, circulate, produce, distribute, attempt to distribute, or have in his or her possession any obscene film. As used in this section: “Film” means motion picture film, still picture film, slides, and movie film of any type; “Obscene” means that to the average person, applying contemporary community standards, the dominant theme of the material taken as a whole appeals to prurient interest; and “Person” means any individual, partnership, firm, association, club, corporation, or other legal entity. Any person that knowingly exhibits, sells, offers to sell, gives away, circulates, produces, distributes, or attempts to distribute any obscene film is guilty of a Class D felony. Any person that has in his or her possession an obscene film is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-68-203
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-68-203 cover?
Section 5-68-203 ("Obscene films.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 5-68-203?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 5-68-203 apply to my situation?
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