9.16.020 Distributing obscene materials.
A. A person is guilty of distributing obscene materials if, with knowledge of the contents thereof, he sells, distributes, exhibits, displays for sale or distribution, or possesses with intent to sell or distribute any obscene material.
B. As used in this section, “obscene material” means any book, magazine, pamphlet, comic book, newspaper, writing, photograph, motion picture, film, phonograph record, tape or wire recording, picture, drawing, figure, image, design or other object which depicts:
1. Human sexual intercourse; or
2. Masturbation; or
3. Bestiality, oral or anal intercourse, or other forms of sodomy; or
4. Direct physical stimulation of unclothed genitals; or
5. Flagellation or torture in the context of sexual relationships; or
6. Other patently offensive sexual activity; provided, however, that this definition shall only include materials which, taken as a whole, lack serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value and appeal to the prurient interest of average persons in the community.
C. Distributing obscene materials is a gross misdemeanor. (Ord. 499 §2 (part), 1978).