Bill > HB2900

This bill establishes new regulations for the distribution and sale of pornography by commercial entities in Arizona, defining "commercial entity" broadly to include various business structures and outlining specific actions that constitute acting within the state, such as producing, selling, or distributing pornography through accessible internet websites. It clarifies that the law does not apply to private possession or viewing, nor does it affect bona fide news or public interest content or the rights of news gathering organizations, which are also defined. The bill empowers the Attorney General to bring legal action against commercial entities knowingly violating these provisions, seeking injunctions, civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day or per instance of violation, and attorney fees, with penalties determined by factors like the violation's seriousness and the entity's knowledge. If the Attorney General does not act, private individuals can bring actions on behalf of the state, with strict procedural requirements for notifying and involving the Attorney General. Importantly, the bill mandates the redaction of personally identifiable information of individuals who accessed or attempted to access the material before it is produced in legal proceedings.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84737