{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"313.3","citation":"Pen. Code, § 313.3","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25. - 680.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 9. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON INVOLVING SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY AND GOOD MORALS [261. - 368.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7.6. Harmful Matter [313. - 313.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9/chapter-7.6"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 248.","effective":null,"html":"<p>It shall be a defense in any prosecution for a violation of this chapter that the act charged was committed in aid of legitimate scientific or educational purposes.</p>","text":"It shall be a defense in any prosecution for a violation of this chapter that the act charged was committed in aid of legitimate scientific or educational purposes.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/harmful-matter-313-3","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}