Secretary of State No.

82

Description

EXPLICIT SEXUAL MATERIAL--SALE AND DISPLAY. INITIATIVE. Repeals existing Penal Code Chapters 7.5 and 7.6 prohibiting distribution and exhibition of matters defined as obscene and prohibiting distribution and exhibition of harmful matter to minors. Enacts new sections making it a misdemeanor to knowingly disseminate explicit sexual material to persons under 18 or to display such material in areas to which such persons may have access. Knowing placement on public display of explicit sexual material made a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of no more than $1,000. Contains definitions including one of "explicit sexual material." Provides specific defenses to prosecutions.

Proponents

Ms. Judith Raskin, 1130 North Laurel Avenue, West Hollywood, California 90046

Date

2-4-1974

Document Type

Initiative

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