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N.Y. Penal Law § 263.16: Possessing a sexual performance by a child

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  1. Penal Law
  2. Part 3. Specific Offenses
  3. Title O. Offenses Against Marriage, the Family, and the Welfare of Children and Incompetents
  4. Article 263. Sexual Performance By a Child

§ 263.16 Possessing a sexual performance by a child.

A person is guilty of possessing a sexual performance by a child when,

knowing the character and content thereof, such person knowingly has in

such person's possession or control, or knowingly accesses with intent

to view, any performance which includes sexual conduct by a child less

than sixteen years of age, including a performance created or altered by

digitization as defined in section 245.15 of this part.

Possessing a sexual performance by a child is a class E felony.

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