Sexual exploitation of a minor — penalties

§ 573.023 RSMo, under Pornography and Related Offenses.

§ 573.023 RSMo

573.023. Sexual exploitation of a minor — penalties. — 1. A person commits the offense of sexual exploitation of a minor if such person knowingly or recklessly photographs, films, videotapes, produces or otherwise creates obscene material with a minor or child sexual abuse material.

2. The offense of sexual exploitation of a minor is a class B felony unless the minor is a child, in which case it is a class A felony.

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(L. 2000 S.B. 757 & 602, A.L. 2009 H.B. 62, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491, A.L. 2026 H.B. 2273, et al.)