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Protections Cut Under Proposed WV Legislation.

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  • Author(s): Peet, Lisa
  • Source:
    Library Journal. Apr2024, Vol. 149 Issue 4, p7-9. 3p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      Obscenity (Law); Criminal liability; Legislative bills; Legislators
    • Subject Terms:
      West Virginia
    • Abstract:
      The article reports on a bill advanced by West Virginia legislators that would remove criminal liability protections for public library, museum, or school employees accused of displaying obscene matter to a minor. Topics discussed include provisions under the bill, definition given by West Virginia State Code on obscene matter, and the difficulty of enforcing obscenity laws.