573.065. Coercing acceptance of obscene material — penalty
It’s illegal to force someone to accept obscene content in a business deal
If a person pressures or punishes someone for not accepting obscene or pornographic material—especially in a sale or business arrangement—they can be charged with a felony.
1. A person commits coercing acceptance of obscene material if they knowingly:
- (1) Make someone accept obscene material in order to complete a sale or delivery of other items; or
- (2) Take away a franchise or punish someone—financially or otherwise—for refusing obscene or pornographic content meant for minors.
2. Coercing acceptance of obscene material is a class E felony.
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