
(a) A minor commits illegal use of a telecommunication device who:
- (1) Intentionally or knowingly, by use of a telecommunication device, transmits, distributes, publishes, or disseminates a photograph, video, or other material that contains a sexually explicit image of a minor; or
- (2) Intentionally possesses a photograph, video, or other material that contains a sexually explicit image of a minor.
- (b) A minor does not violate subdivision (a)(2) if:
- (1) The minor did not solicit the photograph, video, or other material; and
- (2) The minor:
- (A) Deleted the photograph, video, or other material; or
- (B) Reported the photograph, video, or other material to the minor’s parent or legal guardian or to a school or law enforcement official.
- (c) Illegal use of a telecommunication device committed under subsection (a) is considered an unruly act, for which a court may make a disposition as authorized by § 37-1-132.
TN Code § 37-1-148 (2019) Revenge porn law:
http://share.tn.gov/sos/acts/109/pub/pc0872.pdfSuggested Citation:
Hinduja, S. & Patchin, J. W. (INSERT YEAR OF LAW YOU ARE CITING HERE). Sexting Laws - Tennessee. Cyberbullying Research Center. (Retrieved February 19, 2025).
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