Kentucky Statutes 531.370 – Using minors to distribute material portraying a sexual performance by a minor
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(1) A person is guilty of using minors to distribute material portraying a sexual performance by a minor when knowing a person to be a minor, or having possession of such facts that he should reasonably know such person is a minor, and knowing of the content and character of the material, he knowingly:
(a) Hires; or
For details, see § 532.060
(b) Employs; or
(c) Uses,
a minor to do or assist in doing any of the acts prohibited by KRS § 531.340.
(2) Using minors to distribute material portraying a sexual performance by a minor is a Class D felony unless the defendant has previously been convicted of violation of this section or KRS § 531.030, in which case it shall be a Class C felony.
Effective: June 17, 1978
History: Created 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 219, sec. 10, effective June 17, 1978.
(a) Hires; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | between 5 and 10 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
| Class D felony | between 1 and 5 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 531.370
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Distribute: means to transfer possession of, whether with or without consideration. See Kentucky Statutes 531.010
(b) Employs; or
(c) Uses,
a minor to do or assist in doing any of the acts prohibited by KRS § 531.340.
(2) Using minors to distribute material portraying a sexual performance by a minor is a Class D felony unless the defendant has previously been convicted of violation of this section or KRS § 531.030, in which case it shall be a Class C felony.
Effective: June 17, 1978
History: Created 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 219, sec. 10, effective June 17, 1978.