Penal Code · s 293

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s 293Sale etc. of obscene articles to person under 20

Whoever -

(a)

sells, lets to hire, distributes, exhibits or circulates to any person under the age of 20 years any obscene articles; or

(b)

offers or attempts so to do.

shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years and fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000, and in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years and fine of not less than $3,000 and not more than $50,000.