New York Penal Law Section 235.05 - Obscenity in the third degree.

235.05 Obscenity in the third degree.

A person is guilty of obscenity in the third degree when, knowing its content and character, he:

1. Promotes, or possesses with intent to promote, any obscene material; or

2. Produces, presents or directs an obscene performance or participates in a portion thereof which is obscene or which contributes to its obscenity.

Obscenity in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.


Last modified: February 3, 2019