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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 40
Penal
PART 3
Specific Offenses
TITLE O
Offenses Against Marriage, the Family, and the Welfare of Children and Incompetents
ARTICLE 263
Sexual Performance By a Child
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Sexual performance by a child; affirmative defenses
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SECTION 263.16
Possessing a sexual performance by a child
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE O, ARTICLE 263
§ 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, he knowingly has in his
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.

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