Arrest; search; seizure of matter; motion pictures
Sec. 3. (a) Whenever a person:
(1) offers matter for distribution to the public as stock-in-trade
of a lawful business or activity; or
(2) exhibits matter at a commercial theater showing regularly
scheduled performances to the general public;
the person may be arrested under this article only if the arresting
officer has first obtained an arrest warrant, and matter may be seized
as evidence only if a search warrant has first been obtained.
(b) The quantity of matter seized may encompass no more than is
reasonable and necessary for the purpose of obtaining evidence.
(c) If:
(1) the subject of a seizure under this chapter is a motion picture
that is allegedly harmful to minors; and
(2) the defendant or owner of the motion picture proves that
other copies of the motion picture are not available for
exhibition;
the court shall order that the defendant or owner may, at his own
expense, copy the motion picture and continue showing the motion
picture to adults pending a preliminary determination under section
4(b) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.33.
Last modified: May 24, 2006