SB 183
Removing certain entities from list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display of obscene matter to minor
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia law to clarify and expand exemptions for certain entities from criminal liability related to distributing or displaying obscene material to minors. Specifically, it removes schools, public libraries, and museums from the existing exemptions, while retaining exemptions for licensed medical and mental health care providers, law enforcement officers, and individuals who unknowingly distribute material to minors. The bill also includes exemptions for those who distribute material via telephone, computer networks, or the internet after taking reasonable steps to prevent minors' access, and for regulated telecommunications services.
Key provisions
- Removes schools from the exemption for distribution and display of obscene matter to minors.
- Removes public libraries from the exemption for distribution and display of obscene matter to minors.
- Removes museums from the exemption for distribution and display of obscene matter to minors.
- Retains an exemption for licensed medical and mental health care providers.
- Retains an exemption for judicial and law-enforcement officers.
- Retains an exemption for individuals who unknowingly distribute material to minors.
- Retains an exemption for those who distribute material via telephone, computer networks, or the internet with reasonable preventative measures.
- Retains an exemption for regulated telecommunications services.
Who is affected
- Schools
- Public Libraries
- Museums
- Medical Professionals
- Law Enforcement Officers
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