A person who, knowing the character and content of a performance, [employs] [authorizes] [induces] a minor in sexual conduct during a performance, is guilty of use of a minor in a sexual performance.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE OFFENSE

The State’s burden of proof is satisfied if the evidence shows, beyond a reasonable doubt, the following essential elements:

1) On or about [month] [day] [year], in [County], North Dakota, the Defendant, ________________;

2) Knowing the character and content of a performance; 3) [employed] [authorized] [induced] a minor in sexual conduct during a performance.

DEFINITIONS [Insert relevant definitions. NDCC 12.1-27.2-01, NDCC 12.1-02-02]

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