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Iowa Code Title XVI. Criminal Law and Procedure [Chs. 687-916] § 728.2. Dissemination and exhibition of obscene material to minors

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Any person eighteen years of age or older, other than the parent or guardian of the minor, who knowingly disseminates or exhibits obscene material to a minor, including the exhibition of obscene material so that it can be observed by a minor on or off the premises where it is displayed, is guilty of a public offense and shall upon conviction be guilty as follows:

1. For a first offense, a serious misdemeanor.

2. For a second offense, an aggravated misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum term of confinement of one year.  No portion of the mandatory minimum term of confinement imposed by this subsection shall be deferred or suspended.

3. For a third or subsequent offense, a class “D” felony with a mandatory minimum term of confinement of three years.  No portion of the mandatory minimum term of confinement imposed by this subsection shall be deferred or suspended.

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