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Current as of December 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) A person commits the crime of promoting obscenity if he:
(i) Produces or reproduces obscene material with the intent of disseminating it;
(ii) Possesses obscene material with the intent of disseminating it; or
(iii) Knowingly disseminates obscene material.
(b) Promoting obscenity is a misdemeanor punishable upon conviction as follows:
(i) If to an adult, by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment for not to exceed one (1) year, or both;
(ii) If to a minor, for each violation, by a fine not to exceed six thousand dollars ($6,000.00) or by imprisonment for not to exceed one (1) year, or both.
(c) This section shall not apply to any person who may produce, reproduce, possess or disseminate obscene material:
(i) In the course of law enforcement and judicial activities;
(ii) In the course of bona fide school, college, university, museum or public library activities or in the course of employment of such an organization.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 6. Crimes and Offenses § 6-4-302. Promoting obscenity; penalties - last updated December 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-6-crimes-and-offenses/wy-st-sect-6-4-302/
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