(A) It is unlawful for a person to employ a person under the age of eighteen years to appear in a state of sexually explicit nudity, as defined in Section 16-15-375(6), in a public place.
(B) Mistake of age is not a defense to a prosecution pursuant to this section. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than ten years or fined not more than five thousand dollars, or both.
HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 421, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 208, Section 8, eff April 26, 2004.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 15 - Offenses Against Morality And Decency
Section 16-15-50. Seduction under promise of marriage.
Section 16-15-60. Adultery or fornication.
Section 16-15-70. "Adultery" defined.
Section 16-15-80. "Fornication" defined.
Section 16-15-90. Prostitution; lewdness, assignation and prostitution generally.
Section 16-15-100. Prostitution; further unlawful acts.
Section 16-15-110. Prostitution; violations.
Section 16-15-130. Indecent exposure; breastfeeding.
Section 16-15-250. Communicating obscene messages to other persons without consent.
Section 16-15-325. Participation in preparation of obscene material prohibited; penalties.
Section 16-15-342. Criminal solicitation of a minor; defenses; penalties.
Section 16-15-375. Definitions applicable to Sections 16-15-385 through 16-15-425.
Section 16-15-410. Third degree sexual exploitation of a minor defined; penalties; exception.
Section 16-15-415. Promoting prostitution of a minor defined; defenses; penalties.
Section 16-15-425. Participating in prostitution of a minor defined; defenses; penalties.