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Federal and State Laws on Sexually Explicit Media

Federal law focuses on preventing minors from appearing in sexually explicit media, while state laws address who can view content, local obscenity, and public-safety standards.

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How do federal age laws for adult films differ from state regulations?

Federal law centers narrowly on preventing minors from appearing in sexually explicit media by imposing strict performer-age verification and record-keeping requirements under statutes and implementin...