Arkansas § 5-68-502 - Selling, loaning, or displaying pornography to minors.

Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-68-502 — Selling, loaning, or displaying pornography to minors., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5-68-502. Selling, loaning, or displaying pornography to minors.

It is unlawful for any person, including without limitation any person having custody, control, or supervision of any commercial establishment, to knowingly: Display material that is harmful to minors in such a way that the material is exposed to the view of a minor as part of the invited general public. However, a person is deemed not to have displayed material harmful to minors if: The material is kept behind devices commonly known as “blinder racks” so that the lower two-thirds (2/3) of the material is not exposed to view; or Material harmful to minors is not contained on the front cover, back cover, or binding of the displayed material; Sell, furnish, present, distribute, allow to view, or otherwise disseminate to a minor with or without consideration any material that is harmful to minors. However, the prohibition under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section does not apply to any dissemination: By a parent, guardian, or relative within the third degree of consanguinity of the minor; or With the consent of a parent or guardian of the minor; or Present to a minor or participate in presenting to a minor with or without consideration any performance that is harmful to minors. However, the prohibition under subdivision (a)(3)(A) of this section does not apply to any dissemination: By a parent, guardian, or relative within the third degree of consanguinity to the minor; or With the consent of a parent or guardian of the minor. A violation of subsection (a) of this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-68-502

What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-68-502 cover?

Section 5-68-502 ("Selling, loaning, or displaying pornography to minors.") 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 § 5-68-502?

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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?

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