(a) It is unlawful for a person to knowingly and intentionally use a computer or computer network, as defined in §61-3C-3, to engage in conduct with the intent to harass, intimidate, or bully a minor, including, but not limited to:

1. (1) Posting, disseminating or encouraging others to post or disseminate private, personal, or sexual information pertaining to a minor on the Internet; or
2. (2) Posting obscene material, as defined in §61-3C-14a of this code, in a real or doctored image of a minor on the Internet;

(b) For the purposes of this section:

1. (1) “Harass, intimidate or bully” means any intentional gesture, or any intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act, communication, transmission or threat that:

   1. (A) A reasonable person under the circumstances should know the act will have the effect of any one or more of the following:

      1. (i) Physically harming a minor;
      2. (ii) Damaging a minor’s property;
      3. (iii) Placing a minor in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person; or
      4. (iv) Placing a minor in reasonable fear of damage to his or her property; or
   2. (B) Is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or emotionally abusive environment for a minor.
2. (2) “Minor” means an individual under the age of 18 years old.

(c) This section does not apply to a peaceful activity intended to:

1. (i) Express a political view; or
2. (ii) Provide information to others with no intent to harass, intimidate, or bully.