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Florida Criminal Offense

Exposing Minors to Harmful Presentations

Knowingly exposing minors to specified harmful motion pictures, exhibitions, shows, presentations, or representations.

MisdemeanorFirst Degree

Florida Statute

§ 847.013

Exposing minors to harmful motion pictures, exhibitions, shows, presentations, or representations

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Verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: September 13, 2026

Quick Summary

Confirm the applicable statutory transaction or admission track, knowledge of content and age, and harmful-to-minors material.

Elements of the Offense

Elements marked AND are cumulative. Elements marked OR identify statutory alternatives; one applicable alternative must be established when that theory is charged. Conditional elements apply only to the identified statutory track.

  1. Element 1
    OR — Alternative

    At least one conduct track must be proven

    The defendant knowingly engaged in a prohibited exhibition, sale, rental, loan, ticket/pass sale, admission, or false-representation track involving harmful material and a minor.

    Plain language: Identify the charged statutory transaction or admission track.

  2. Element 2
    AND — Required

    Confirm the charged statutory track

    The State must prove the knowledge, material, minor-age, consideration, or admission facts required by the charged track.

    Plain language: The statute's knowledge definition covers both content and age.

Jury Instructions

No dedicated Florida Standard Jury Instruction was located in the July 2026 compilation. Consult the current statute, applicable case law, and agency or legal guidance.

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Important Definitions

Knowingly

The specified general knowledge, reason-to-know, or belief requiring further inspection or inquiry about both the material or presentation and the minor's age.

Additional Notes

Quick Reference

Identify the transaction or admission track, confirm knowledge of content and age, and establish the harmful-to-minors material.

Classification

Each subsection (3) violation is a first-degree misdemeanor. The adult-exposure provision does not apply when the minor is accompanied by a parent.