For the purposes of this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
A. 
"Harmful to minors" means that quality of any description or representation in whatever form when, taken as a whole, it:
1. 
Predominantly appeals to the prurient, shameful or morbid interest of minors,
2. 
Is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community as a whole with respect to what is suitable material for minors,
3. 
Is utterly without redeeming social importance for minors;
B. 
"Knowingly" means having general knowledge of or reason to know, or a belief or ground for belief which warrants further inspection or inquiry of both:
1. 
The character and content of any material described herein which is reasonably susceptible of examination by the defendant,
2. 
The age of the minor; provided, however, that an honest mistake shall constitute an excuse from liability hereunder if the defendant made a reasonable bona fide attempt to ascertain the true age of such minor.
C. 
"Matter" means any book, magazine, newspaper or other printed or written material, or any picture, drawing, photograph, motion picture or other pictorial representation, or any statue or other figure, or any recording transcription or mechanical, chemical or electrical reproduction, or any other articles, equipment, machines or materials.
D. 
"Minor" means any natural person under the age of eighteen years.
E. 
"Person" means any individual, partnership, firm, association, corporation or other legal entity.
Every person who knowingly sells, circulates or exhibits to a minor matter which is harmful to minors is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Prior code § 18-15)