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Statutes > North-carolina > Chapter_66 > GS_66-67_4

§ 66‑67.4.  Film andphotographic print processor or computer technician to report film or computerimages containing pictures of a minor engaging in sexual activity.

(a)        As used in thissection:

(1)        "Computertechnician" means any person who repairs, installs, or otherwise servicesany computer or computer network or system for compensation.

(2)        "Minor"has the same meaning as in G.S. 14‑190.13.

(3)        "Processor ofphotographic images" means any person who, for compensation: (i) developsexposed photographic film into negatives, slides, or prints; (ii) makes printsfrom negatives, slides, digital images, or video; or (iii) develops, processes,transfers, edits, or enhances video or digital images.

(4)        "Sexualactivity" has the same meaning as in G.S. 14‑190.13.

(b)        Any processor ofphotographic images or any computer technician who, within the person's scopeof employment, observes an image of a minor or a person who reasonably appearsto be a minor engaging in sexual activity shall report the name and address ofthe person requesting the processing of the film or photographs or the owner orperson in possession of the computer or computer network or system to the CyberTip Line at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children or to theappropriate law enforcement official in the county or municipality in which theimage or film was submitted.

(c)        An employee of aprocessor of photographic images or computer technician may satisfy therequirements of this section by reporting the required information to a persondesignated by the employer. The person designated by the employer shall thenreport as required by subsection (b) of this section.

(d)        Any person, theiremployer, or a third party complying with this section in good faith shall beimmune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred asa result of the report. In any proceeding involving liability, good faith ispresumed. (2007‑263,s. 1.)

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > North-carolina > Chapter_66 > GS_66-67_4

§ 66‑67.4.  Film andphotographic print processor or computer technician to report film or computerimages containing pictures of a minor engaging in sexual activity.

(a)        As used in thissection:

(1)        "Computertechnician" means any person who repairs, installs, or otherwise servicesany computer or computer network or system for compensation.

(2)        "Minor"has the same meaning as in G.S. 14‑190.13.

(3)        "Processor ofphotographic images" means any person who, for compensation: (i) developsexposed photographic film into negatives, slides, or prints; (ii) makes printsfrom negatives, slides, digital images, or video; or (iii) develops, processes,transfers, edits, or enhances video or digital images.

(4)        "Sexualactivity" has the same meaning as in G.S. 14‑190.13.

(b)        Any processor ofphotographic images or any computer technician who, within the person's scopeof employment, observes an image of a minor or a person who reasonably appearsto be a minor engaging in sexual activity shall report the name and address ofthe person requesting the processing of the film or photographs or the owner orperson in possession of the computer or computer network or system to the CyberTip Line at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children or to theappropriate law enforcement official in the county or municipality in which theimage or film was submitted.

(c)        An employee of aprocessor of photographic images or computer technician may satisfy therequirements of this section by reporting the required information to a persondesignated by the employer. The person designated by the employer shall thenreport as required by subsection (b) of this section.

(d)        Any person, theiremployer, or a third party complying with this section in good faith shall beimmune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred asa result of the report. In any proceeding involving liability, good faith ispresumed. (2007‑263,s. 1.)


State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > North-carolina > Chapter_66 > GS_66-67_4

§ 66‑67.4.  Film andphotographic print processor or computer technician to report film or computerimages containing pictures of a minor engaging in sexual activity.

(a)        As used in thissection:

(1)        "Computertechnician" means any person who repairs, installs, or otherwise servicesany computer or computer network or system for compensation.

(2)        "Minor"has the same meaning as in G.S. 14‑190.13.

(3)        "Processor ofphotographic images" means any person who, for compensation: (i) developsexposed photographic film into negatives, slides, or prints; (ii) makes printsfrom negatives, slides, digital images, or video; or (iii) develops, processes,transfers, edits, or enhances video or digital images.

(4)        "Sexualactivity" has the same meaning as in G.S. 14‑190.13.

(b)        Any processor ofphotographic images or any computer technician who, within the person's scopeof employment, observes an image of a minor or a person who reasonably appearsto be a minor engaging in sexual activity shall report the name and address ofthe person requesting the processing of the film or photographs or the owner orperson in possession of the computer or computer network or system to the CyberTip Line at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children or to theappropriate law enforcement official in the county or municipality in which theimage or film was submitted.

(c)        An employee of aprocessor of photographic images or computer technician may satisfy therequirements of this section by reporting the required information to a persondesignated by the employer. The person designated by the employer shall thenreport as required by subsection (b) of this section.

(d)        Any person, theiremployer, or a third party complying with this section in good faith shall beimmune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred asa result of the report. In any proceeding involving liability, good faith ispresumed. (2007‑263,s. 1.)