Criminal Code of the Republic of China Article 234

This English translation was last updated on 2025-08-01, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-07-22. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

A person who for purpose of exhibition publicly commits an obscene act shall be sentenced to imprisonment for less than one year, short-term imprisonment; and, in addition thereto, a fine of not more than nine thousand dollars may be imposed.A person who commits the offense specified in the preceding paragraph for purpose of gain shall be sentenced to fixed term imprisonment of no more than two years, short-term imprisonment; in lieu thereof, or in addition thereto, a fine of less than thirty thousand dollars may be imposed.
中文原文 中華民國刑法第234條
意圖供人觀覽,公然為猥褻之行為者,處一年以下有期徒刑、拘役或九千元以下罰金。
意圖營利犯前項之罪者,處二年以下有期徒刑、拘役或科或併科三萬元以下罰金。

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