728.9 Evidence considered.
At a trial for violation of section 728.2 or 728.3 the court may consider the material, and receive into evidence in addition to other competent evidence, the offered testimony of experts pertaining to:
1. The artistic, literary, political or scientific value, if any, of the challenged material.
2. The degree of public acceptance within the community of the material or material of similar character.
3. The intent of the author, artist, producer, publisher or manufacturer in creating the material.
4. The advertising promotion and other circumstances relating to the sale of the material.
[C75, 77, §725.7; C79, 81, §728.9]
Structure Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Section 728.2 - Dissemination and exhibition of obscene material to minors.
Section 728.3 - Admitting minors to premises where obscene material is exhibited.
Section 728.4 - Rental or sale of hard-core pornography.
Section 728.5 - Public indecent exposure in certain establishments.
Section 728.6 - Civil suit to determine obscenity.
Section 728.7 - Exemptions for public libraries and educational institutions.
Section 728.8 - Suspension of licenses or permits.
Section 728.9 - Evidence considered.
Section 728.10 - Affirmative defense.
Section 728.11 - Uniform application.
Section 728.12 - Sexual exploitation of a minor.
Section 728.15 - Telephone dissemination of obscene material to minors.