District Of Columbia § 22-3051 - Definitions.
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§ 22-3051. Definitions.
22-3051For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
“Disclose” means to transfer or exhibit to 5 or fewer persons.
“Harm” means any injury, whether physical or nonphysical, including psychological, financial, or reputational injury.
“Internet” means an electronically available platform by which sexual images can be disseminated to a wide audience, including social media, websites, and smartphone applications; provided, that the term “Internet” does not include a text message.
“Private area” means the genitals, anus, or pubic area of a person, or the nipple of a developed female breast, including the breast of a transgender female.
“Publish” means to transfer or exhibit to 6 or more persons, or to make available for viewing by uploading to the Internet.
“Sexual conduct” shall have the same meaning as provided in .
“Sexual image” means a photograph, video, or other visual recording of an unclothed private area or of sexual conduct.
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