Public display of obscenity

  1. Law
  2. Arkansas Code
  3. Criminal Offenses
  4. Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, or Welfare
  5. Obscenity
  6. Offenses Generally
  7. Public display of obscenity

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  1. (a)

    1. (1) As used in this subsection:

      1. (A) “Obscene” means the same as “obscene material” defined by § 5-68-302; and

      2. (B) “Obscenity” means an obscene sticker, painting, decal, emblem, or other device that is or contains an obscene writing, description, photograph, or depiction.

    2. (2) A person commits the offense of publicly displaying an obscenity if the person knowingly causes an obscenity to be displayed in a manner that is readily visible to the public and the obscenity's content or character is distinguishable by normal vision.

    3. (3) Publicly displaying an obscenity is a Class B misdemeanor.

  2. (b)

    1. (1) It is unlawful to publicly display obscene material as defined by § 5-68-302 on any motor vehicle or wearing apparel.

    2. (2) A violation of this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.


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