Amends GS 14-190.16 (first degree sexual exploitation of a minor) to specify that a visual representation depicting a minor engaged in sexual activity includes, for purposes of the statute, a visual representation created, adapted, or modified by any means to give the appearance that a minor is engaged in sexual activity. Amends GS 14-190.17 (second degree sexual exploitation of a minor) be excluding from the statute a minor who records, photographs, films, or develops a visual representation of a minor but does not distribute, exhibit, sell, or exchange it. Applies the same definition of visual representation depicting a minor engaged in sexual activity as set forth above. Amends GS 14-190.17A (third degree sexual exploitation of a minor) to specify that the statute does not apply to a minor who possesses a visual representation of the minor in the nude. Applies the same definition of visual representation depicting a minor engaged in sexual activity as set forth above. Makes technical changes and language gender neutral. Effective December 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Filed: 14-190.16, 14-190.17, 14-190.17A
Edition 1: 14-190.16, 14-190.17, 14-190.17A