Current through 2024 Legislative Session
Section 12.1-20-12.1 - Indecent exposure1. An individual, with intent to arouse, appeal to, or gratify that individual's lust, passions, or sexual desires, is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if that individual:a. Masturbates in a public place or in the presence of a minor;b. Exposes the individual's penis, vulva, or anus in a public place or to a minor in a public or private place;c. Exposes the individual's penis, vulva, or anus by unsolicited electronic means; or d. Exposes the individual's penis, vulva, or anus by any electronic means to a minor.2. An individual is guilty of a class C felony if the individual violates subsection 1 after a previous conviction for violating subsection 1, after a previous conviction for violating section 12.1-20-12.2, or after being required to register under section 12.1-32-15.3. An individual who commits a violation of subdivision a or b of subsection 1 within fifty feet [15.24 meters] of or on the real property comprising a public or nonpublic elementary, middle, or high school is guilty of a class C felony. An individual who commits a violation of subsection 2 within fifty feet [15.24 meters] of or on the real property comprising a public or nonpublic elementary, middle, or high school is guilty of a class B felony.4. As used in this section, "electronic means" includes images and pictures transmitted via electronic mail, electronic messaging, or from an electronic communications device.Amended by S.L. 2021 , ch. 203( HB 1105 ), § 1, eff. 8/1/2021.Amended by S.L. 2017 , ch. 101( HB 1183 ), § 1, eff. 8/1/2017.