California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 313.3

Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 248.

It shall be a defense in any prosecution for a violation of this chapter that the act charged was committed in aid of legitimate scientific or educational purposes.

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Cal. Pen. Code § 313.3 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/pen/part-1-of-crimes-and-punishments/title-9-of-crimes-against-the-person-involving-sexual-assault-and-crimes-against-public-decency-and-good-morals/chapter-7-6-harmful-matter/section-313.3

Other sections in Chapter 7.6 - Harmful Matter

§ 313§ 313.1§ 313.2§ 313.3§ 313.4§ 313.5

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