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a. A person who has obtained a photograph or video recording pursuant to P.L.1963, c. 73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), and who is not a subject of the photograph or video footage, shall not disclose any indecent or graphic images of the subject's intimate parts, captured by the photograph or recording, without the prior written consent of the subject of the photograph or video footage or written consent of the legal next of kin if the subject is deceased.
b. A person who knowingly violates the provisions of subsection a. of this section shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense.
c. As used in this section:
“Disclose” means to sell, manufacture, give, provide, lend, mail, deliver, transfer, publish, post, distribute, circulate, disseminate, present, exhibit, advertise, offer, share, or make available through the Internet or by any other means, whether or not for pecuniary gain.
“Indecent or graphic” means images depicting exposed intimate parts in a manner that would be clearly visible to a reasonable person.
“Intimate parts” means the following body parts: sexual organs, genital area, anal area, inner thigh, groin, buttock, or breast of a person.
“Subject of the photograph or video footage” means a person who appears in the photograph or video recording.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 47. Public Records 47 § 1A-5.2 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-47-public-records/nj-st-sect-47-1a-5-2/
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