California statute

Cal. Penal Code § 313.3

Current through 2025–2026 Regular Session (leginfo weekly dump, 2026-07-12)

Part of Chapter 7.6: Harmful Matter, California Penal Code.

Full text of Cal. Penal Code § 313.3

Statutory text current through the 2025–2026 Regular Session (leginfo weekly dump, 2026-07-12). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of California.

Cal. Penal Code § 313.3Primary source, current through the 2025–2026 Regular Session (leginfo weekly dump, 2026-07-12)

It shall be a defense in any prosecution for a violation of this chapter that the act charged was committed in aid of legitimate scientific or educational purposes.

Official sources

Official OLLS publication (Title download)
findlaw: Cal. Penal Code § 313.3

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