Virginia § 40.1-100.2 - Employment involving sexually explicit visual material prohibited
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 40.1-100.2 — Employment involving sexually explicit visual material prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40.1-100.2. Employment involving sexually explicit visual material prohibited
A person under eighteen years of age shall not perform in or be a subject of sexually explicit visual material. As used in this section, "sexually explicit visual material" means a picture, photograph, drawing, sculpture, motion picture film or similar visual representation which is obscene for children, as defined in § 18.2-374.1, and which depicts nudity, sexual excitement, sexual conduct, sexual intercourse or sadomasochistic abuse, as defined in § 18.2-390, or a book, magazine or pamphlet which contains such a visual representation. An undeveloped photograph or similar visual material may be sexually explicit material notwithstanding that processing or other action is necessary to make its sexually explicit content apparent. A person who employs, permits or suffers a person to be employed or work in violation of this section is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
1991, c. 511.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 40.1-100.2
What does Code of Virginia § 40.1-100.2 cover?
Section 40.1-100.2 ("Employment involving sexually explicit visual material prohibited") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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