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§ 133.07 MINORS–DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of §§ 133.06 through 133.09, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   HARMFUL TO MINORS. The quality of any description or representation, in whatever form, of nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement or sado-masochistic abuse, when it:
      (1)   Predominantly appeals to the prurient, shameful or morbid interest of minors, in sex; and
      (2)   Is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community as a whole with respect to what is suitable material for minors.
   KNOWINGLY. Having general knowledge of, or reason to know, or a belief or ground for belief which warrants further inspection or inquiry of both:
      (1)   The character and content of any material described herein which is reasonably susceptible of examination by the defendant; and
      (2)   The age of the minor; provided, however, that an honest mistake shall constitute an excuse from liability hereunder if the defendant made a reasonable bona fide attempt to ascertain the true age of the minor.
   MINOR. Any person under the age of 18 years.
   NUDITY.  The showing of the human male or female genitals, pubic area or buttocks with less than a full opaque covering or the showing of the female breast with less than a fully opaque covering of any portion thereof below the top of the nipple, or the depiction of covered male genitals in a discernibly turgid state.
   SADO-MASOCHISTIC ABUSE. Flagellation or torture by or upon a person clad in undergarments, a mask or bizarre costume, or the condition of being fettered, bound or otherwise physically restrained on the part of one so clothed.
   SEXUAL CONDUCT. Acts of masturbation, homosexuality (including lesbianism), sexual intercourse or physical contact with a person's clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks or, if the person be a female, breast.
   SEXUAL EXCITEMENT. The condition of human male or female genitals when in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal.
(1986 Code, § 15-116) (Ord. 1987-21, passed 9-8-1987)