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Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-68-205. Publicly displaying obscenities--Definitions

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) As used in this subsection:

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

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

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

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

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

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