Virginia § 18.2-382 - Photographs, slides and motion pictures
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 18.2-382 — Photographs, slides and motion pictures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.2-382. Photographs, slides and motion pictures
Every person who knowingly:
(1) Photographs himself or any other person, for purposes of preparing an obscene film, photograph, negative, slide or motion picture for purposes of sale or distribution; or
(2) Models, poses, acts, or otherwise assists in the preparation of any obscene film, photograph, negative, slide or motion picture for purposes of sale or distribution;
shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.
Code 1950, § 18.1-235; 1960, c. 233; 1970, c. 204; 1975, cc. 14, 15.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 18.2-382
What does Code of Virginia § 18.2-382 cover?
Section 18.2-382 ("Photographs, slides and motion pictures") 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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