N.Y. Penal Law § 235.05: Obscenity in the third degree

§ 235.05 Obscenity in the third degree.

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.