A person who willfully permits a minor to participate in a performance which is harmful to minors is guilty of Promoting Obscenity to Minors.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF 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) Willfully

3) Permitted a minor

4) To participate

5) In a performance 6) Which is harmful to minors.

DEFINITIONS See NDJI K-20.20

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