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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 11 — PEACE, MORALS AND SAFETY

Mission Viejo Municipal Code Ch. 11.10 Display of Adult Materials Harmful to Minors

Mission Viejo Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Mission Viejo

Cite as: Mission Viejo Municipal Code Chapter 11.10 · Text as of 2026-10-04

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Cross reference— Citations in lieu of immediate arraignment, ch. 1.08.

Sec. 11.10.010. - Legislative finding and authorization.

The city council does find that there exists and has existed an increasing trend toward the display of harmful matter within the meaning of Penal Code § 313 et seq. at grocery stores, convenience stores, drugstores, and other retail outlets within the city. Such material is often displayed within the open view of children of tender years and is easily accessible to them. The city council finds that this material is adverse to the public peace, morals and good order of young children. The council further finds that it is in the best interest of the public safety, welfare and convenience of the city to restrict the display of such material and to adopt the following regulations so that adverse impacts upon young children are kept to a minimum.

(Ord. No. 89-40, § 1(11.10.010), 12-11-89)

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Sec. 11.10.020. - Display of adult materials harmful to minors.

The display of material which is harmful to minors, as defined in Penal Code § 313 et seq., in a public place, other than a public place from which minors are excluded, is prohibited unless a device commonly known as a blinder rack is placed in front of such material, so that the lower two-thirds of the material is not exposed to view.

(Ord. No. 89-40, § 1(11.10.020), 12-11-89)

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