NC General Statutes
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-190.5 (2026)
Preparation of obscene photographs, slides and motion pictures
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Every person who knowingly:
(1) Photographs himself or any other person, for purposes of preparing an obscene film, photograph, negative, slide or motion picture for the purpose of dissemination; or
(2) Models, poses, acts, or otherwise assists in the preparation of any obscene film, photograph, negative, slide or motion picture for the purpose of dissemination,
shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1971, c. 405, s. 1; 1985, c. 703, s. 5; 1993, c. 539, s. 123; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9
cases, 1974–2020 · leading case: In Re Mashburn, 591 S.E.2d 584 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004).
In Re Mashburn, 591 S.E.2d 584 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004). “14-179; preparation of obscene photographs, slides, or motion pictures of the juvenile, as provided in G.S. 14-190.5; employing or permitting the juvenile to assist in a violation of the obscenity laws as provided in G.”
In re M.G., 653 S.E.2d 581 (N.C. Ct. App. 2007). “14-178; preparation of obscene photographs, slides, or motion pictures of the juvenile, as provided in G.S. 14-190.5; employing or permitting the juvenile to assist in a violation of the obscenity laws as provided in G.”
State v. Hart, 213 S.E.2d 291 (N.C. 1975). “4, G.S. 14-190.5, G.S. 14-190.6, G.S. 14-190.”
In Re Mg, 653 S.E.2d 581 (N.C. Ct. App. 2007). “14-178; preparation of obscene photographs, slides, or motion pictures of the juvenile, as provided in G.S. 14-190.5; employing or permitting the juvenile to assist in a violation of the obscenity laws as provided in G.”
In Re N.K. & D.K. (N.C. Ct. App. 2020). “§ 7B-101(1)(d) (2017) (defining an “[a]bused juvenile[]” in part as “preparation of obscene photographs, slides, or motion pictures of the juvenile, as provided in G.S. 14-190.5; employing or permitting the juvenile to assist in a violation of the obscenity laws as provided in…”
In Re N.K. & D.K. (N.C. Ct. App. 2020). “§ 7B-101(1)(d) (2017) (defining an “[a]bused juvenile[]” in part as “preparation of obscene photographs, slides, or motion pictures of the juvenile, as provided in G.S. 14-190.5; employing or permitting the juvenile to assist in a violation of the obscenity laws as provided in…”
In the Matter of Db, 691 S.E.2d 767 (N.C. Ct. App. 2010). “14-178; preparation of obscene photographs, slides, or motion pictures of the juvenile, as provided in G.S. 14-190.5; employing or permitting the juvenile to assist in a violation of the obscenity laws as provided in G.”
In The Matters Of: T.W.B., S.J.B., T.J.B. (N.C. Ct. App. 2015). “14-178; preparation of obscene photographs, slides, or motion pictures of the juvenile, as provided in G.S. 14-190.5; employing or permitting the juvenile to assist in a violation of the obscenity laws as provided in G.”
State v. Hart, 207 S.E.2d 766 (N.C. Ct. App. 1974). “4, G.S. 14-190.5, G.S. 14-190.6, G.S. 14-190.”
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