{ "batch": "210-north-carolina-video-recording-and-obscenity-statutes", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r210_north_carolina_video_recording_and_obscenity_statutes_210_nc_anchor", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina General Statutes: code.index.offical.source", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina's official statute index is maintained at the North Carolina General Assembly website under the General Statutes Table of Contents", "body": "North Carolina's official statute index is maintained at the North Carolina General Assembly website under the General Statutes Table of Contents\n\nWhat North Carolina General Assembly actually says:\n\n“General Statutes Table of Contents The General Statutes include changes through S.L. 2026-30.”\n\nNote: Anchor record confirming the official North Carolina General Statutes index page URL and heading.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ncleg.gov/Laws/GeneralStatutesTOC", "last_verified": "2026-09-20", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "North Carolina General Assembly", "evidence_quote": "General Statutes Table of Contents The General Statutes include changes through S.L. 2026-30.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "210-north-carolina-video-recording-and-obscenity-statutes", "subject": "North Carolina General Statutes", "topic": "code.index.offical.source", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us-nc" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r210_north_carolina_video_recording_and_obscenity_statutes_210_nc_001", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 15A-287: recording.interception.one-party.all-party-consent", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina requires only one party consent for recording wire, oral, or electronic communications", "body": "North Carolina requires only one party consent for recording wire, oral, or electronic communications\n\nWhat North Carolina General Assembly actually says:\n\n“Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Article, a person is guilty of a Class H felony if, without the consent of at least one party to the communication, the person: (1) Willfully intercepts, endeavors to intercept, or procures any other person to intercept or endeavor to intercept, any wire, oral, or electronic communication.”\n\nNote: G.S. 15A-287(a) uses the phrase 'without the consent of at least one party to the communication,' establishing North Carolina as a one-party consent state. This is the key provision distinguishing NC from all-party consent states.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_15A/GS_15A-287.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-20", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "North Carolina General Assembly", "evidence_quote": "Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Article, a person is guilty of a Class H felony if, without the consent of at least one party to the communication, the person: (1) Willfully intercepts, endeavors to intercept, or procures any other person to intercept or endeavor to intercept, any wire, oral, or electronic communication.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "210-north-carolina-video-recording-and-obscenity-statutes", "subject": "North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 15A-287", "topic": "recording.interception.one-party.all-party-consent", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "North Carolina is a one-party consent state, unlike all-party consent states like California, Florida, or Idaho", "tags": { "lane": "messaging", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-nc" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r210_north_carolina_video_recording_and_obscenity_statutes_210_nc_002", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 14-202: video.voyeurism.unlawful.surveillance", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina prohibits secretly peeping into rooms occupied by another person and using devices to capture photographic images surreptitiously", "body": "North Carolina prohibits secretly peeping into rooms occupied by another person and using devices to capture photographic images surreptitiously\n\nWhat North Carolina General Assembly actually says:\n\n“§ 14-202. Secretly peeping into room occupied by another person. (a) Any person who shall peep secretly into any room occupied by another person shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (c) Unless covered by another provision of law providing greater punishment, any person who, while in possession of any device which may be used to create a photographic image and with the intent to create a photographic image, shall secretly peep into any room shall be guilty of a Class A1 misdemeanor.”\n\nNote: North Carolina does not have a separate statute titled 'video voyeurism' or 'unlawful surveillance' per se; the peeping statute G.S. 14-202 covers surreptitious observation with photographic devices. Subsection (e) was repealed by Session Laws 2025-70, s. 8(a), effective December 1, 2025.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-202.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-20", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "North Carolina General Assembly", "evidence_quote": "§ 14-202. Secretly peeping into room occupied by another person. (a) Any person who shall peep secretly into any room occupied by another person shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (c) Unless covered by another provision of law providing greater punishment, any person who, while in possession of any device which may be used to create a photographic image and with the intent to create a photographic image, shall secretly peep into any room shall be guilty of a Class A1 misdemeanor.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "210-north-carolina-video-recording-and-obscenity-statutes", "subject": "North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 14-202", "topic": "video.voyeurism.unlawful.surveillance", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "explicit_solo", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-nc" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.harm", "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r210_north_carolina_video_recording_and_obscenity_statutes_210_nc_003", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 14-190.1: obscenity.definitions.distribution", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina defines obscenity and prohibits dissemination of obscene material including motion pictures and sound recordings", "body": "North Carolina defines obscenity and prohibits dissemination of obscene material including motion pictures and sound recordings\n\nWhat North Carolina General Assembly actually says:\n\n“§ 14-190.1. Obscene literature and exhibitions. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person 18 years of age or older, firm, or corporation to intentionally disseminate obscenity. A person, firm or corporation disseminates obscenity within the meaning of this Article if he or it: (1) Sells, delivers or provides or offers or agrees to sell, deliver or provide any obscene writing, picture, record or other representation or embodiment of the obscene; or (2) Presents or directs an obscene play, dance or other performance or participates directly in that portion thereof which makes it obscene; or (3) Publishes, exhibits or otherwise makes available anything obscene; or (4) Exhibits, presents, rents, sells, delivers or provides; or offers or agrees to exhibit, present, rent or to provide: any obscene still or motion picture, film, filmstrip, or projection slide, or sound recording, sound tape, or sound track, or any matter or material of whatever form which is a representation, embodiment, performance, or publication of the obscene.”\n\nNote: Section (g) sets penalty as Class I felony, or Class H felony if committed knowingly in presence of minor under 18. Section (b) defines material as obscene if it meets the Miller test criteria: patently offensive sexual conduct, appeals to prurient interest, lacks serious literary/artistic/political/scientific value, and is not constitutionally protected.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-190.1.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-20", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "North Carolina General Assembly", "evidence_quote": "§ 14-190.1. Obscene literature and exhibitions. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person 18 years of age or older, firm, or corporation to intentionally disseminate obscenity. A person, firm or corporation disseminates obscenity within the meaning of this Article if he or it: (1) Sells, delivers or provides or offers or agrees to sell, deliver or provide any obscene writing, picture, record or other representation or embodiment of the obscene; or (2) Presents or directs an obscene play, dance or other performance or participates directly in that portion thereof which makes it obscene; or (3) Publishes, exhibits or otherwise makes available anything obscene; or (4) Exhibits, presents, rents, sells, delivers or provides; or offers or agrees to exhibit, present, rent or to provide: any obscene still or motion picture, film, filmstrip, or projection slide, or sound recording, sound tape, or sound track, or any matter or material of whatever form which is a representation, embodiment, performance, or publication of the obscene.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "210-north-carolina-video-recording-and-obscenity-statutes", "subject": "North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 14-190.1", "topic": "obscenity.definitions.distribution", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "explicit_solo", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us-nc" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content", "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "explicit_solo" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r210_north_carolina_video_recording_and_obscenity_statutes_210_nc_004", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 14-190.5: obscenity.filming.production", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina prohibits knowingly photographing or assisting in preparing obscene films, photographs, slides or motion pictures for dissemination", "body": "North Carolina prohibits knowingly photographing or assisting in preparing obscene films, photographs, slides or motion pictures for dissemination\n\nWhat North Carolina General Assembly actually says:\n\n“§ 14-190.5. Preparation of obscene photographs, slides and motion pictures. 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.”\n\nNote: Penalty is Class 1 misdemeanor. Applies to both the photographer and the model/assistant.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-190.5.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-20", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "North Carolina General Assembly", "evidence_quote": "§ 14-190.5. Preparation of obscene photographs, slides and motion pictures. 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.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "210-north-carolina-video-recording-and-obscenity-statutes", "subject": "North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 14-190.5", "topic": "obscenity.filming.production", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "explicit_solo", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us-nc" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content", "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "explicit_solo" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r210_north_carolina_video_recording_and_obscenity_statutes_210_nc_005", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 14-190.5A: non-consensual.intimate.image.distribution", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina prohibits disclosure of private images without affirmative consent of the depicted person, and the statute explicitly reaches synthetic, altered, or AI-generated depictions", "body": "North Carolina prohibits disclosure of private images without affirmative consent of the depicted person, and the statute explicitly reaches synthetic, altered, or AI-generated depictions\n\nWhat North Carolina General Assembly actually says:\n\n“§ 14-190.5A. Disclosure of private images; civil action. (b) Offense. A person is guilty of disclosure of private images if all of the following apply: (1) The person knowingly discloses an image of another person with the intent to do either of the following: a. Coerce, harass, intimidate, demean, humiliate, or cause financial loss to the depicted person. b. Cause others to coerce, harass, intimidate, demean, humiliate, or cause financial loss to the depicted person. (2) The depicted person is identifiable from the disclosed image itself or information offered in connection with the image. (3) The depicted person's intimate parts are or are realistically depicted to be exposed or the depicted person is or is realistically depicted to be engaged in sexual conduct in the disclosed image. (4) The person discloses the image without the affirmative consent of the depicted person. (5) The person obtained, created, adapted, or modified the image without consent of the depicted person or under circumstances such that the person knew or should have known that the depicted person expected the images to remain private.”\n\nNote: Penalty: Class H felony for persons 18 or older; Class 1 misdemeanor for first offense by under-18; Class H felony for second/subsequent under-18 offense. The definition of 'Image' in subsection (a)(2) explicitly includes 'digital or computer-generated visual depiction, including a realistic visual depiction created, adapted, or modified by technological means, including algorithms or artificial intelligence' - this explicitly reaches synthetic/AI-generated depictions. Consent requirements are in (b)(4) and (b)(5).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-190.5A.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-20", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "North Carolina General Assembly", "evidence_quote": "§ 14-190.5A. Disclosure of private images; civil action. (b) Offense. A person is guilty of disclosure of private images if all of the following apply: (1) The person knowingly discloses an image of another person with the intent to do either of the following: a. Coerce, harass, intimidate, demean, humiliate, or cause financial loss to the depicted person. b. Cause others to coerce, harass, intimidate, demean, humiliate, or cause financial loss to the depicted person. (2) The depicted person is identifiable from the disclosed image itself or information offered in connection with the image. (3) The depicted person's intimate parts are or are realistically depicted to be exposed or the depicted person is or is realistically depicted to be engaged in sexual conduct in the disclosed image. (4) The person discloses the image without the affirmative consent of the depicted person. (5) The person obtained, created, adapted, or modified the image without consent of the depicted person or under circumstances such that the person knew or should have known that the depicted person expected the images to remain private.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "210-north-carolina-video-recording-and-obscenity-statutes", "subject": "North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 14-190.5A", "topic": "non-consensual.intimate.image.distribution", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The definition of 'Image' explicitly includes digital or computer-generated visual depictions created, adapted, or modif", "tags": { "lane": "explicit_solo", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us-nc" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.harm", "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "explicit_solo" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r210_north_carolina_video_recording_and_obscenity_statutes_210_nc_006", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 14-190.9: indecent.exposure.public.lewdness", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina prohibits willfully exposing private parts in public or in the presence of a non-consenting adult on private premises, and a filmed performance involving indecent exposure could fall within this statute", "body": "North Carolina prohibits willfully exposing private parts in public or in the presence of a non-consenting adult on private premises, and a filmed performance involving indecent exposure could fall within this statute\n\nWhat North Carolina General Assembly actually says:\n\n“§ 14-190.9. Indecent exposure. (a) Unless the conduct is punishable under subsection (a1) of this section, any person who shall willfully expose the private parts of his or her person in any public place and in the presence of any other person or persons, except for those places designated for a public purpose where the same sex exposure is incidental to a permitted activity, or aids or abets in any such act, or who procures another to perform such act; or any person, who as owner, manager, lessee, director, promoter or agent, or in any other capacity knowingly hires, leases or permits the land, building, or premises of which he is owner, lessee or tenant, or over which he has control, to be used for purposes of any such act, shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (a2) Unless the conduct is prohibited by another law providing greater punishment, any person who shall willfully expose the private parts of his or her person in the presence of anyone other than a consenting adult on the private premises of another or so near thereto as to be seen from such private premises for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.”\n\nNote: The consent language is in (a2): 'anyone other than a consenting adult' on private premises. A filmed performance involving indecent exposure could fall under G.S. 14-190.9(a) for public place exposure or (a2) for private premises exposure in presence of non-consenting adult. Penalty: Class 2 misdemeanor, or Class H felony under (a1) for exposure in presence of minor.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-190.9.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-20", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "North Carolina General Assembly", "evidence_quote": "§ 14-190.9. Indecent exposure. (a) Unless the conduct is punishable under subsection (a1) of this section, any person who shall willfully expose the private parts of his or her person in any public place and in the presence of any other person or persons, except for those places designated for a public purpose where the same sex exposure is incidental to a permitted activity, or aids or abets in any such act, or who procures another to perform such act; or any person, who as owner, manager, lessee, director, promoter or agent, or in any other capacity knowingly hires, leases or permits the land, building, or premises of which he is owner, lessee or tenant, or over which he has control, to be used for purposes of any such act, shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (a2) Unless the conduct is prohibited by another law providing greater punishment, any person who shall willfully expose the private parts of his or her person in the presence of anyone other than a consenting adult on the private premises of another or so near thereto as to be seen from such private premises for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "210-north-carolina-video-recording-and-obscenity-statutes", "subject": "North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 14-190.9", "topic": "indecent.exposure.public.lewdness", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "explicit_solo", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us-nc" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "clothed" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r210_north_carolina_video_recording_and_obscenity_statutes_210_nc_007", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 14-190.16: video.recording.sexual.exploitation.minor", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina prohibits recording, photographing, filming, developing, or duplicating material containing a visual representation of a minor engaged in sexual activity for sale or pecuniary gain", "body": "North Carolina prohibits recording, photographing, filming, developing, or duplicating material containing a visual representation of a minor engaged in sexual activity for sale or pecuniary gain\n\nWhat North Carolina General Assembly actually says:\n\n“§ 14-190.16. First degree sexual exploitation of a minor. (a) Offense. A person commits the offense of first degree sexual exploitation of a minor if, knowing the character or content of the material or performance, the person does any of the following: (4) Records, photographs, films, develops, or duplicates for sale or pecuniary gain material that contains a visual representation depicting a minor engaged in sexual activity. (5) Creates for sale or pecuniary gain material created, adapted, or modified to appear that an identifiable minor is engaged in sexual activity.”\n\nNote: Penalty: Class C felony for most violations; Class D felony for (a)(5) and (a)(6). Subsection (c) states mistake of age is not a defense.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-190.16.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-20", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "North Carolina General Assembly", "evidence_quote": "§ 14-190.16. First degree sexual exploitation of a minor. (a) Offense. A person commits the offense of first degree sexual exploitation of a minor if, knowing the character or content of the material or performance, the person does any of the following: (4) Records, photographs, films, develops, or duplicates for sale or pecuniary gain material that contains a visual representation depicting a minor engaged in sexual activity. (5) Creates for sale or pecuniary gain material created, adapted, or modified to appear that an identifiable minor is engaged in sexual activity.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "210-north-carolina-video-recording-and-obscenity-statutes", "subject": "North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 14-190.16", "topic": "video.recording.sexual.exploitation.minor", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us-nc" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content", "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "explicit_partnered" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r210_north_carolina_video_recording_and_obscenity_statutes_210_nc_008", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 14-190.17: non-consensual.intimate.image.distribution.altered", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina prohibits distributing material that has been created, adapted, or modified to appear that an identifiable minor is engaged in sexual activity", "body": "North Carolina prohibits distributing material that has been created, adapted, or modified to appear that an identifiable minor is engaged in sexual activity\n\nWhat North Carolina General Assembly actually says:\n\n“§ 14-190.17. Second degree sexual exploitation of a minor. (a) Offense. A person commits the offense of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor if, knowing the character or content of the material, the person does any of the following: (2) Distributes, transports, exhibits, receives, sells, purchases, exchanges, or solicits material that contains a visual representation of a minor engaged in sexual activity or that has been created, adapted, or modified to appear that an identifiable minor is engaged in sexual activity.”\n\nNote: Penalty is Class E felony. Explicitly reaches 'created, adapted, or modified' depictions - this addresses synthetic or altered images of minors.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-190.17.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-20", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "North Carolina General Assembly", "evidence_quote": "§ 14-190.17. Second degree sexual exploitation of a minor. (a) Offense. A person commits the offense of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor if, knowing the character or content of the material, the person does any of the following: (2) Distributes, transports, exhibits, receives, sells, purchases, exchanges, or solicits material that contains a visual representation of a minor engaged in sexual activity or that has been created, adapted, or modified to appear that an identifiable minor is engaged in sexual activity.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "210-north-carolina-video-recording-and-obscenity-statutes", "subject": "North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 14-190.17", "topic": "non-consensual.intimate.image.distribution.altered", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "explicit_solo", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us-nc" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.harm", "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "explicit_solo" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r210_north_carolina_video_recording_and_obscenity_statutes_210_nc_009", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 14-190.17C: obscenity.visual.representation.sexual.exploitation.minor", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina prohibits producing, distributing, receiving, or possessing obscene material depicting a minor engaging in sexual activity, and the minor depicted need not actually exist", "body": "North Carolina prohibits producing, distributing, receiving, or possessing obscene material depicting a minor engaging in sexual activity, and the minor depicted need not actually exist\n\nWhat North Carolina General Assembly actually says:\n\n“§ 14-190.17C. Obscene visual representation of sexual exploitation of a minor. (a) It is a Class E felony for any person to knowingly produce, distribute, receive, or possess with intent to distribute material that meets both of the following criteria: (1) Depicts a minor engaging in sexual activity. (2) Is obscene. (c) It is not a required element of any offense under this section that the minor depicted actually exist.”\n\nNote: Penalty: Class E felony for production/distribution/receipt/possession with intent to distribute; Class H felony for possession. Subsection (c) explicitly states the minor need not actually exist, reaching synthetic/AI-generated depictions.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-190.17C.html", "last_verified": "2026-09-20", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "North Carolina General Assembly", "evidence_quote": "§ 14-190.17C. Obscene visual representation of sexual exploitation of a minor. (a) It is a Class E felony for any person to knowingly produce, distribute, receive, or possess with intent to distribute material that meets both of the following criteria: (1) Depicts a minor engaging in sexual activity. (2) Is obscene. (c) It is not a required element of any offense under this section that the minor depicted actually exist.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "210-north-carolina-video-recording-and-obscenity-statutes", "subject": "North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 14-190.17C", "topic": "obscenity.visual.representation.sexual.exploitation.minor", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "explicit_solo", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us-nc" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "explicit_solo" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r210_north_carolina_video_recording_and_obscenity_statutes_210_nc_norights", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina General Statutes: right.of.publicity.commercial.appropriation", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] North Carolina has no statutory right of publicity or commercial-appropriation provision", "body": "North Carolina has no statutory right of publicity or commercial-appropriation provision\n\nWhat North Carolina General Assembly actually says:\n\n“General Statutes Table of Contents The General Statutes include changes through S.L. 2026-30.”\n\nNote: Searched the NC General Statutes index at https://www.ncleg.gov/Laws/GeneralStatutesTOC for 'right of publicity,' 'commercial appropriation,' 'persona,' and 'likeness' using the lawsource_law_search_code tool. No matching statutory section was found. G.S. 1-609 relates to qui tam actions, not right of publicity. Searched individual sections in Chapter 1 and Chapter 101; no right of publicity or commercial appropriation provision was located. North Carolina's right of publicity, if it exists, is purely common-law. Recorded as a confirmed absence with confidence 'contested' as required.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ncleg.gov/Laws/GeneralStatutesTOC", "last_verified": "2026-09-20", "reliability": "CREATOR STRATEGY", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "North Carolina General Assembly", "evidence_quote": "General Statutes Table of Contents The General Statutes include changes through S.L. 2026-30.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "210-north-carolina-video-recording-and-obscenity-statutes", "subject": "North Carolina General Statutes", "topic": "right.of.publicity.commercial.appropriation", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "A common-law right of publicity may exist but there is no statutory provision", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us-nc" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } } ] }