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.
Structure New York Laws
Title M - Offenses Against Public Health and Morals
Article 235 - Obscenity and Related Offenses
235.00 - Obscenity; Definitions of Terms.
235.05 - Obscenity in the Third Degree.
235.06 - Obscenity in the Second Degree.
235.07 - Obscenity in the First Degree.
235.10 - Obscenity; Presumptions.
235.15 - Obscenity or Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors in the Second Degree; Defense.
235.20 - Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors; Definitions of Terms.
235.21 - Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors in the Second Degree.
235.22 - Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors in the First Degree.
235.23 - Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors; Presumption and Defenses.
235.24 - Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors; Limitations.