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Fla. Stat. § 827.11 — Exposing children to an adult live performance
Current through 2025 Florida Statutes
Part of Chapter 827: Abuse of Children, Florida Statutes.
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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 827.11
Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.
(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Adult live performance” means any show, exhibition, or other presentation in front of a live audience which, in whole or in part, depicts or simulates nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, or specific sexual activities as those terms are defined in s. 847.001, lewd conduct, or the lewd exposure of prosthetic or imitation genitals or breasts when it:1. Predominantly appeals to a prurient, shameful, or morbid interest;2. Is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community of this state as a whole with respect to what is suitable material or conduct for the age of the child present; and3. Taken as a whole, is without serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for the age of the child present.(b) “Knowingly” means having general knowledge of, reason to know, or a belief or ground for belief which warrants further inspection or inquiry of both:1. The character and content of any adult live performance described in this section which is reasonably susceptible of examination by the defendant; and2. The age of the child.
(2) A person’s ignorance of a child’s age, a child’s misrepresentation of his or her age, or a bona fide belief of a child’s consent may not be raised as a defense in a prosecution for a violation of this section.
(3) A person may not knowingly admit a child to an adult live performance.
(4) A violation of subsection (3) constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
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Questions this section answers
Is exposing children to an adult live performance a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Exposing children to an adult live performance is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 827.11.
Which Florida statute covers exposing children to an adult live performance?
Exposing children to an adult live performance is governed by Fla. Stat. § 827.11 (Exposing children to an adult live performance).
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