Section 37-1-148 - Illegal use of telecommunication device by minor(a) A minor commits illegal use of a telecommunication device who: (1) Intentionally or knowingly, by use of a telecommunication device, transmits, distributes, publishes, or disseminates a photograph, video, or other material that contains a sexually explicit image of a minor or an image of sexual activity involving a minor; or(2) Intentionally possesses a photograph, video, or other material that contains a sexually explicit image of a minor or an image of sexual activity involving a minor.(b) A minor does not violate subdivision (a)(2) if:(1) The minor did not solicit the photograph, video, or other material; and(2) The minor: (A) Deleted the photograph, video, or other material; or(B) Reported the photograph, video, or other material to the minor's parent or legal guardian or to a school or law enforcement official.(c) Illegal use of a telecommunication device committed under subsection (a) is considered an unruly act, for which a court may make a disposition as authorized by § 37-1-132.Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 147, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 367, s 1, eff. 7/1/2017.