§ 14-190.17A. Third degree sexual exploitation of a minor. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 14‑190.17A.  Thirddegree sexual exploitation of a minor.

(a)        Offense. – A personcommits the offense of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor if, knowingthe character or content of the material, he possesses material that contains avisual representation of a minor engaging in sexual activity.

(b)        Inference. – In aprosecution under this section, the trier of fact may infer that a participantin sexual activity whom material through its title, text, visualrepresentations or otherwise represents or depicts as a minor is a minor.

(c)        Mistake of Age. – Mistakeof age is not a defense to a prosecution under this section.

(d)        Punishment andSentencing. – Violation of this section is a Class H felony.  (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c.1022, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 1198; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2008‑117,s. 5; 2008‑218, s. 4.)