§ 106-9.5 — Exposing Minors to Harmful Materials

106-9.5. Exposing Minors to Harmful Materials.

1. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of interpretation in enforcement of this section, the definitions contained in sub. 1 shall apply. In addition, as used in this section: a. "Knowingly" means having general knowledge of, or reason to know, or belief or ground for belief which warrants further inspection or inquiry of both: a-1. The character and content of any material described herein which is reasonably susceptible of examination by the defendant. a-2. The age of a minor. b. "Minor" means any person less than 18 years old. 2. UNLAWFUL. It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to distribute pornographic material to a minor. 3. VIOLATIONS. It shall be unlawful for any person to exhibit a pornographic performance to a minor. It shall be a violation of this section if any person for a monetary consideration or other valuable commodity or service knowingly: a. Exhibits a pornographic performance to the minor; or b. Sells an admission ticket or other means to gain entrance to a pornographic performance to the minor; or c. Permits the admission of the minor to premises whereon there is exhibited a pornographic performance. 4. PENALTY. Any person who shall violate this section shall forfeit not less than $200 nor more than $1,000 together with the costs of prosecution. In default of payment of any forfeiture and costs of prosecution, the violator shall be imprisoned in the house of correction or the county jail until such forfeiture and costs are paid and such imprisonment shall not exceed 90 days.