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(a) A person is guilty of possessing child sexual abuse material in the third degree when such person knowingly possesses (1) fewer than twenty visual depictions of child sexual abuse material, or (2) a series of images in electronic, digital or other format, which is intended to be displayed continuously, consisting of fewer than twenty frames, or a film or videotape, consisting of fewer than twenty frames, that depicts a single act of sexually explicit conduct by one child.
(b) In any prosecution for an offense under this section, it shall be an affirmative defense that the acts of the defendant, if proven, would constitute a violation of section 53a-196h.
(c) Possessing child sexual abuse material in the third degree is a class D felony and any person found guilty under this section shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of which one year of the sentence imposed may not be suspended or reduced by the court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Connecticut General Statutes Title 53A. Penal Code § 53a-196f. Possessing child pornography in the third degree: Class D felony - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ct/title-53a-penal-code/ct-gen-st-sect-53a-196f/
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