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ID H0544

Bill

Status

Passed

3/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits showing films, still pictures, electronic reproductions, or other visual reproductions that violate Idaho's indecency and obscenity laws (Chapter 41, Title 18) or federal pornography laws in premises licensed under Idaho's alcohol beverage laws.

  • Specifies prohibited visual content includes simulated or actual sexual acts, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral copulation, flagellation, displays of genitals or anus, and use of artificial devices to portray prohibited activities.

  • Establishes misdemeanor penalties of $100-$300 fine or 30 days to 6 months in county jail, or both, for violations by any person acting on behalf of a licensee.

  • Allows director to take administrative action against licensees including license suspension up to 6 months, fines, or revocation following conviction of violations.

  • Declares emergency status and provides retroactive application to January 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that showing films, still pictures, electronic reproductions or other visual reproductions that violate state indecency and obscenity laws or federal laws regarding pornography, indecency or obscenity is prohibited in or on a licensed premises.

ALCOHOL

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 30, 2016 Session Law Chapter 291 Effective: Retroactive to 01/01/2015

3/30/2016

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/11/2016
State Affairs2/29/2016

Full Bill Text

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