Iowa criminal charge
Admitting minors to premises where obscene material is exhibited in Iowa
Admitting minors to premises where obscene material is exhibited is a criminal offense under Iowa law, defined by Iowa Code § 728.3. Its classification is not fixed: Iowa assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Iowa Code § 728.3.
What is the penalty for admitting minors to premises where obscene material is exhibited in Iowa?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 years (Admitting a minor (not a child) to obscene material exhibition — Applies when a person knowingly sells, gives, delivers, or provides a pass or admits a minor who is not a child to premises where obscene material is exhibited.; the court may order imprisonment in addition to the fine (§903.1(1)(b))) | discretionary | Iowa Code § 903.1 |
| Fine | $430 to $2,560 (Admitting a minor (not a child) to obscene material exhibition — Applies when a person knowingly sells, gives, delivers, or provides a pass or admits a minor who is not a child to premises where obscene material is exhibited.; fine may not be suspended by the court (§903.1(1)); §911 surcharges added on top) | mandatory | Iowa Code § 903.1 |
| Jail / prison | up to 2 years (Admitting a child to obscene material exhibition — Applies when a person knowingly sells, gives, delivers, or provides a pass or admits a child to premises where obscene material is exhibited.; a sentence of more than one year is an indeterminate term (§903.1(2))) | discretionary | Iowa Code § 903.1 |
| Fine | $855 to $8,540 (Admitting a child to obscene material exhibition — Applies when a person knowingly sells, gives, delivers, or provides a pass or admits a child to premises where obscene material is exhibited.; fine may not be suspended by the court (§903.1(1)); §911 surcharges added on top) | mandatory | Iowa Code § 903.1 |
Applies to current (2026 Iowa Code; fine levels per 2020 Acts ch 1074).
How is admitting minors to premises where obscene material is exhibited classified in Iowa?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admitting a minor (not a child) to obscene material exhibition | Serious Misdemeanor | Applies when a person knowingly sells, gives, delivers, or provides a pass or admits a minor who is not a child to premises where obscene material is exhibited. | Iowa Code § 728.3(1) |
| Admitting a child to obscene material exhibition | Aggravated Misdemeanor | Applies when a person knowingly sells, gives, delivers, or provides a pass or admits a child to premises where obscene material is exhibited. | Iowa Code § 728.3(2) |
Common questions about admitting minors to premises where obscene material is exhibited in Iowa
Is admitting minors to premises where obscene material is exhibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Iowa?
It depends on the circumstances: admitting minors to premises where obscene material is exhibited ranges from a Serious Misdemeanor to a Aggravated Misdemeanor in Iowa under Iowa Code § 728.3.
Admitting a minor (not a child) to obscene material exhibition: Serious Misdemeanor (Iowa Code § 728.3(1)) · Admitting a child to obscene material exhibition: Aggravated Misdemeanor (Iowa Code § 728.3(2))
What are the penalties for admitting minors to premises where obscene material is exhibited in Iowa?
Penalties for admitting minors to premises where obscene material is exhibited in Iowa depend on how it is classified — from a Serious Misdemeanor up to a Aggravated Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Iowa Code § 903.1; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Iowa statute covers admitting minors to premises where obscene material is exhibited?
Admitting minors to premises where obscene material is exhibited is governed by Iowa Code § 728.3 (Admitting minors to premises where obscene material is exhibited).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.