SB 6079.E - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 5/23/95)

     Prohibits the display, sale, or distribution of materials harmful to minors.

     Defines "material harmful to minors."

     Does not apply to sound recordings.

     Makes the knowing display, sale, or distribution of materials harmful to minors a gross misdemeanor offense.

     Requires all local ordinances to be consistent with the provisions of the act.

     Provides affirmative defenses to violations of the act.

     Exempts libraries, museums, instructional materials by schools and public health care providers.

     Exempts the provision of electronic communication access.

     Exempts devices distributed for contraceptive purposes.

     Provides a class C felony offense for a person who communicates with a minor for immoral purposes and who has a prior conviction under chapter 9.68 RCW.

     Repeals provisions of chapter 9.68 RCW.