N.Y. Penal Law Section 235.05
Obscenity in the third degree

A person is guilty of obscenity in the third degree when, knowing its content and character, he:

1.

Promotes, or possesses with intent to promote, any obscene material; or

2.

Produces, presents or directs an obscene performance or participates in a portion thereof which is obscene or which contributes to its obscenity. Obscenity in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.

Source: Section 235.05 — Obscenity in the third degree, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/235.­05 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Nov. 8, 2025).

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