# Ind. Code § 35-49-3-1: Sale, distribution, or exhibition of obscene matter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A49_C3_S35-49-3-1

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 35-49-3-1
- **Heading:** Sale, distribution, or exhibition of obscene matter
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-49-3-1

## Text

Sec. 1. A person who knowingly or intentionally:

(1) sends or brings into Indiana obscene matter for sale or distribution; or

(2) offers to distribute, distributes, or exhibits to another person obscene matter;

commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the obscene matter depicts or describes sexual conduct involving any person who is or appears to be under eighteen (18) years of age.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.33. Amended by P.L.214-2013, SEC.41; P.L.158-2013, SEC.646; P.L.168-2014, SEC.106.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 35-49-3-0.1 Repealed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A49_C3_S35-49-3-0.1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-49-3-1 Sale, distribution, or exhibition of obscene matter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A49_C3_S35-49-3-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-49-3-2 Obscene performance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A49_C3_S35-49-3-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-49-3-3 Dissemination of matter or conducting performance harmful to minors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A49_C3_S35-49-3-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-49-3-4 Defense to prosecution for dissemination of matter or conducting performance harmful to minors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A49_C3_S35-49-3-4.md)

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