Virginia law defines 'obscene' as material that appeals primarily to prurient interests, lacks serious artistic, literary, political, or scientific value, and goes beyond normal limits of candor. It also enumerates specific items considered obscene, including books, magazines, images, recordings, and electronic media. The law aims to regulate the distribution and possession of such obscene materials.
Virginia law considers 'obscene' material as that which appeals to prurient interests, lacks serious value, and goes beyond normal limits of candor in sexual or related content.
Items include obscene books, magazines, images, recordings, electronic media, and objects used to disseminate obscene content.
Possession or distribution of obscene materials may be illegal under Virginia law, especially if they meet the definition of obscenity and are intended for dissemination.
Virginia law considers whether the material appeals primarily to prurient interests, lacks serious value, and exceeds customary limits, which can differentiate obscene content from protected speech like art or political expression.