Law note · Germany
Jugendmedienschutz-Staatsvertrag (JMStV, Interstate Treaty on the Protection of Minors in the Media), Section 4(2)
cite JMStV Sec. 4(2), consolidated text in force 2025-12-01
stage IN FORCE in force since 2003-04-01
reviewed 2026-07-15
Prohibits offering pornographic content in telemedia unless the provider ensures the content is accessible only to adults through a closed user group (geschlossene Benutzergruppe), typically verified by an age verification system (Altersverifikationssystem) assessed against KJM criteria.
Primary source: official consolidated treaty text published by the German state media authorities (die Medienanstalten)