2021 Tennessee Code
Title 39 - Criminal Offenses
Chapter 13 - Offenses Against Person
Part 6 - Invasion of Privacy
§ 39-13-611. Aggravated Unlawful Photographing of Minor

Universal Citation: TN Code § 39-13-611 (2021)
  1. A person commits the offense of aggravated unlawful photographing when the person knowingly photographs, or causes to be photographed a minor, when the minor has a reasonable expectation of privacy, if the photograph:

    1. Depicts the minor in a state of nudity; and

    2. Was taken for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification of the defendant.

  2. As used in this section:

    1. “Nudity” has the meaning given in § 39-17-901; and

    2. “Photograph” has the meaning given in § 39-13-605.

  3. A violation of subsection (a) is a Class C felony.

  4. Nothing in this section shall preclude the state from electing to prosecute conduct in violation of this section under any other applicable section, including chapter 17, parts 9 and 10 of this title.
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