Statute:

Possessing a sexual performance by a child

ยง 263.16 Possessing a sexual performance by a child.

A person is guilty of possessing a sexual performance by a child when,
knowing the character and content thereof, such person knowingly has in
such person's possession or control, or knowingly accesses with intent
to view, any performance which includes sexual conduct by a child less
than sixteen years of age, including a performance created or altered by
digitization as defined in section 245.15 of this part.

Possessing a sexual performance by a child is a class E felony.

PEN 263.16 2025-07-11

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POSSESSING A SEXUAL PERFORMANCE BY A CHILD - PL 263.16

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