Michigan § 752.365 - Obscenity; elements; misdemeanor; penalty; second or subsequent offense as a felony.
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§ 752.365. Obscenity; elements; misdemeanor; penalty; second or subsequent offense as a felony.
A person is guilty of obscenity when, knowing the content and character of the material, the person disseminates, or possesses with intent to disseminate, any obscene material.
Obscenity is a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or by a fine of not more than $100,000.00, or both.
A person convicted of a second or subsequent offense under this section is guilty of a felony and may be imprisoned for not more than 2 years, and shall be fined not less than $50,000.00 or more than $5,000,000.00. For purposes of this section, an offense is considered a second or subsequent offense if the defendant has previously been convicted under this section or under any similar statute of the United States or of any state.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 752.365
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 752.365 cover?
Section 752.365 ("Obscenity; elements; misdemeanor; penalty; second or subsequent offense as a felony.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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