New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 263.05 — Use of a child in a sexual performance
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 263: Sexual Performance By a Child, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 263.05
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
263.05 Use of a child in a sexual performance.
A person is guilty of the use of a child in a sexual performance if
knowing the character and content thereof he employs, authorizes or
induces a child less than seventeen years of age to engage in a sexual
performance or being a parent, legal guardian or custodian of such
child, he consents to the participation by such child in a sexual
performance.
Use of a child in a sexual performance is a class C felony.
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What class of felony is use of a child in a sexual performance in New York?
Use of a child in a sexual performance is a Class C Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 263.05.
Which New York statute covers use of a child in a sexual performance?
Use of a child in a sexual performance is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 263.05 (Use of a child in a sexual performance).
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