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Kentucky · Snapshot 09/05/2026

KRS 531.020: Distribution of obscene matter.

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  1. KRS Chapter 531

(1) A person is guilty of distribution of obscene matter when, having knowledge of its

content and character, he:

(a) Sends or causes to be sent into this state for sale or distribution; or

(b) Brings or causes to be brought into this state for sale or distribution; or

(c) In this state, he:

1. Prepares, or

2. Publishes, or

3. Prints, or

4. Exhibits, or

5. Distributes, or

6. Offers to distribute, or

7. Has in his possession with intent to distribute, exhibit or offer to

distribute,

any obscene matter.

(2) Distribution of obscene matter is a Class B misdemeanor unless the defendant has

in his possession more than one unit of material coming within the provisions of

this chapter, in which case it shall be a Class A misdemeanor.

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