1. (1) A person is guilty of the use of a minor in a sexual performance if he employs, consents to, authorizes or induces a minor to engage in a sexual performance.

2. (2) Use of a minor in a sexual performance is:

   1. (a) A Class C felony if the minor so used is less than eighteen (18) years old at the time the minor engages in the prohibited activity;
   2. (b) A Class B felony if the minor so used is less than sixteen (16) years old at the time the minor engages in the prohibited activity; and
   3. (c) A Class A felony if the minor so used incurs physical injury thereby.

Effective: July 15, 1986

History: Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 289, sec. 8, effective July 15, 1986. -- Created 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 219, sec. 3, effective June 17, 1978.