§ 27-3. Production, publication, sale, possession, etc., of obscene items.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly:

(1)

Prepare an obscene item for the purpose of sale or distribution; or

(2)

Print, copy manufacture, produce or reproduce any obscene item for purposes of sale or distribution; or

(3)

Publish, sell, rent, lend, transport intrastate commerce or distribute or exhibit any obscene item, or offer to do any of these things; or

(4)

Have in such person's possession, with intent to sell, rent, lend, transport or distribute any obscene item.

Possession in public or in a public place of any obscene item shall be deemed prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.

(b)

For the purpose of this section, "distribute" shall mean delivery in person or by mail or messenger or by any other means by which obscene items may pass from one (1) person to another.

(Ord. No. 302, § 2; Ord. No. 963, § 1; Ord. No 1169, § 1; Code 1961, § 24-2)

State Law reference— Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-374.

(Ord. No. 302, § 2; Ord. No. 963, § 1; Ord. No 1169, § 1; Code 1961, § 24-2)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-374.