N.Y. Penal Law 263.05 – Use of a child in a sexual performance
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§ 263.05 Use of a child in a sexual performance.
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | between 1 and 15 years | up to $15,000 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 263.05
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Performance: means any play, motion picture, photograph or dance. See N.Y. Penal Law 263.00
- Sexual performance: means any performance or part thereof which, for purposes of section 263. See N.Y. Penal Law 263.00
A person is guilty of the use of a child in a sexual performance if knowing the character and content thereof he employs, authorizes or induces a child less than seventeen years of age to engage in a sexual performance or being a parent, legal guardian or custodian of such child, he consents to the participation by such child in a sexual performance.
Use of a child in a sexual performance is a class C felony.