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href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-103901109-1416780791&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">minor</a>” means any person under the age of eighteen years;</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="2"></a><span class="num" value="2">(2)</span> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="2_A"></a><span class="num" value="A">(A)</span><span class="chapeau"> Except as provided in subparagraph (B), “<a aria-label="Definitions - sexually explicit conduct" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-821371409-1416780790&term_occur=999&term_src=">sexually explicit conduct</a>” means actual or simulated—</span> <div class="clause indent2"><a name="2_A_i"></a><span class="num" value="i">(i)</span> <div class="content"> sexual intercourse, including genital-genital, oral-genital, anal-genital, or oral-anal, whether between persons of the same or opposite <a aria-label="Definitions - sex" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-113766-970642657&term_occur=999&term_src=">sex</a>;</div> </div> <div class="clause indent2"><a name="2_A_ii"></a><span class="num" value="ii">(ii)</span> <div class="content"> bestiality;</div> </div> <div class="clause indent2"><a name="2_A_iii"></a><span class="num" value="iii">(iii)</span> <div class="content"> masturbation;</div> </div> <div class="clause indent2"><a name="2_A_iv"></a><span class="num" value="iv">(iv)</span> <div class="content"> sadistic or masochistic abuse; or</div> </div> <div class="clause indent2"><a name="2_A_v"></a><span class="num" value="v">(v)</span> <div class="content"> lascivious exhibition of the anus, genitals, or pubic area of any person;</div> </div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent1"><a name="2_B"></a><span class="num" value="B">(B)</span><span class="chapeau"> For purposes of subsection 8(B) <a class="footnoteRef" href="#fn002152" id="fn002152-ref" name="fn002152-ref">[1]</a> of this section, <a aria-label="Definitions - “sexually explicit conduct”" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-821371409-1416780790&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">“sexually explicit conduct”</a> means—</span> <div class="clause indent2"><a name="2_B_i"></a><span class="num" value="i">(i)</span> <div class="content"> graphic sexual intercourse, including genital-genital, oral-genital, anal-genital, or oral-anal, whether between persons of the same or opposite <a aria-label="Definitions - sex" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-113766-970642657&term_occur=999&term_src=">sex</a>, or lascivious simulated sexual intercourse where the genitals, breast, or pubic area of any person is exhibited;</div> </div> <div class="clause indent2"><a name="2_B_ii"></a><span class="num" value="ii">(ii)</span><span class="chapeau"> graphic or lascivious simulated;</span> <div class="subclause indent3"><a name="2_B_ii_I"></a><span class="num" value="I">(I)</span> <div class="content"> bestiality;</div> </div> <div class="subclause indent3"><a name="2_B_ii_II"></a><span class="num" value="II">(II)</span> <div class="content"> masturbation; or</div> </div> <div class="subclause indent3"><a name="2_B_ii_III"></a><span class="num" value="III">(III)</span> <div class="content"> sadistic or masochistic abuse; or</div> </div> </div> <div class="clause indent2"><a name="2_B_iii"></a><span class="num" value="iii">(iii)</span> <div class="content"> graphic or simulated lascivious exhibition of the anus, genitals, or pubic area of any person;</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="3"></a><span class="num" value="3">(3)</span> <div class="content"> “<a aria-label="Definitions - producing" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1051840099-1416780789&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">producing</a>” means <a aria-label="Definitions - producing" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1051840099-1416780789&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">producing</a>, directing, manufacturing, issuing, publishing, or advertising;</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="4"></a><span class="num" value="4">(4)</span> <div class="content"> “<a aria-label="Definitions - organization" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1178922291-1416780788&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">organization</a>” means a person other than an individual;</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="5"></a><span class="num" value="5">(5)</span> <div class="content"> “<a aria-label="Definitions - visual depiction" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1423563549-1416780787&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">visual depiction</a>” includes undeveloped film and videotape, data stored on<a aria-label="Definitions - computer " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-599163109-1416780786&term_occur=999&term_src="> computer </a>disk or by electronic means which is capable of conversion into a visual image, and data which is capable of conversion into a visual image that has been transmitted by any means, whether or not stored in a permanent format;</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="6"></a><span class="num" value="6">(6)</span> <div class="content"> “<a aria-label="Definitions - computer" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-599163109-1416780786&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">computer</a>” has the meaning given that term in <a href="/uscode/text/18/1030">section 1030 of this title</a>;</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="7"></a><span class="num" value="7">(7)</span> <div class="content"> “<a aria-label="Definitions - custody or control" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1863626127-1416780785&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">custody or control</a>” includes temporary supervision over or responsibility for a<a aria-label="Definitions - minor " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-103901109-1416780791&term_occur=999&term_src="> minor </a>whether legally or illegally obtained;</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="8"></a><span class="num" value="8">(8)</span><span class="chapeau"> “<a aria-label="Definitions - child pornography" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-2047993915-1416780784&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">child pornography</a>” means any<a aria-label="Definitions - visual depiction," class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1423563549-1416780787&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256"> visual depiction,</a> including any photograph, film, video, picture, or<a aria-label="Definitions - computer " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-599163109-1416780786&term_occur=999&term_src="> computer </a>or<a aria-label="Definitions - computer-" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-599163109-1416780786&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256"> computer-</a>generated image or picture, whether made or produced by electronic, mechanical, or other means, of <a aria-label="Definitions - sexually explicit conduct" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-821371409-1416780790&term_occur=999&term_src=">sexually explicit conduct</a>, where—</span> <div class="subparagraph indent2"><a name="8_A"></a><span class="num" value="A">(A)</span> <div class="content"> the production of such <a aria-label="Definitions - visual depiction" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1423563549-1416780787&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">visual depiction</a> involves the use of a<a aria-label="Definitions - minor " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-103901109-1416780791&term_occur=999&term_src="> minor </a>engaging in <a aria-label="Definitions - sexually explicit conduct" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-821371409-1416780790&term_occur=999&term_src=">sexually explicit conduct</a>;</div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent2"><a name="8_B"></a><span class="num" value="B">(B)</span> <div class="content"> such <a aria-label="Definitions - visual depiction" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1423563549-1416780787&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">visual depiction</a> is a digital image,<a aria-label="Definitions - computer " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-599163109-1416780786&term_occur=999&term_src="> computer </a>image, or<a aria-label="Definitions - computer-" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-599163109-1416780786&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256"> computer-</a>generated image that is, or is <a aria-label="Definitions - indistinguishable" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-146950522-970531512&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">indistinguishable</a> from, that of a<a aria-label="Definitions - minor " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-103901109-1416780791&term_occur=999&term_src="> minor </a>engaging in <a aria-label="Definitions - sexually explicit conduct" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-821371409-1416780790&term_occur=999&term_src=">sexually explicit conduct</a>; or</div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent2"><a name="8_C"></a><span class="num" value="C">(C)</span> <div class="content"> such <a aria-label="Definitions - visual depiction" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1423563549-1416780787&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">visual depiction</a> has been created, adapted, or modified to appear that an <a aria-label="Definitions - identifiable minor" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1283328363-1416780783&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">identifiable minor</a> is engaging in <a aria-label="Definitions - sexually explicit conduct" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-821371409-1416780790&term_occur=999&term_src=">sexually explicit conduct</a>.</div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="9"></a><span class="num" value="9">(9)</span><span class="chapeau"> “<a aria-label="Definitions - identifiable minor" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1283328363-1416780783&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">identifiable minor</a>”—</span> <div class="subparagraph indent2"><a name="9_A"></a><span class="num" value="A">(A)</span><span class="chapeau"> means a person—</span> <div class="clause indent3"><a name="9_A_i"></a><span class="num" value="i">(i)</span> <div class="subclause indent3"><a name="9_A_i_I"></a><span class="num" value="I">(I)</span> <div class="content"> who was a <a aria-label="Definitions - minor" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-103901109-1416780791&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">minor</a> at the time the <a aria-label="Definitions - visual depiction" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1423563549-1416780787&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">visual depiction</a> was created, adapted, or modified; or</div> </div> <div class="subclause indent3"><a name="9_A_i_II"></a><span class="num" value="II">(II)</span> <div class="content"> whose image as a <a aria-label="Definitions - minor" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-103901109-1416780791&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">minor</a> was used in creating, adapting, or modifying the <a aria-label="Definitions - visual depiction" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1423563549-1416780787&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">visual depiction</a>; and</div> </div> </div> <div class="clause indent3"><a name="9_A_ii"></a><span class="num" value="ii">(ii)</span> <div class="content"> who is recognizable as an actual person by the person’s face, likeness, or other distinguishing characteristic, such as a unique birthmark or other recognizable feature; and</div> </div> </div> <div class="subparagraph indent2"><a name="9_B"></a><span class="num" value="B">(B)</span> <div class="content"> shall not be construed to require proof of the actual identity of the <a aria-label="Definitions - identifiable minor" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1283328363-1416780783&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">identifiable minor</a>.</div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="10"></a><span class="num" value="10">(10)</span> <div class="content"> “graphic”, when used with respect to a depiction of <a aria-label="Definitions - sexually explicit conduct" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-821371409-1416780790&term_occur=999&term_src=">sexually explicit conduct</a>, means that a viewer can observe any part of the genitals or pubic area of any depicted person or animal during any part of the time that the <a aria-label="Definitions - sexually explicit conduct" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-821371409-1416780790&term_occur=999&term_src=">sexually explicit conduct</a> is being depicted; and</div> </div> <div class="paragraph indent1"><a name="11"></a><span class="num" value="11">(11)</span> <div class="content"> the term “<a aria-label="Definitions - indistinguishable" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-146950522-970531512&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">indistinguishable</a>” used with respect to a depiction, means virtually <a aria-label="Definitions - indistinguishable" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-146950522-970531512&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256">indistinguishable</a>, in that the depiction is such that an ordinary person viewing the depiction would conclude that the depiction is of an actual<a aria-label="Definitions - minor " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-103901109-1416780791&term_occur=999&term_src="> minor </a>engaged in <a aria-label="Definitions - sexually explicit conduct" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-821371409-1416780790&term_occur=999&term_src=">sexually explicit conduct</a>. This definition does not apply to depictions that are drawings, cartoons, sculptures, or paintings depicting<a aria-label="Definitions - minors " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-103901109-1416780791&term_occur=999&term_src=title:18:part:I:chapter:110:section:2256"> minors </a>or adults.</div> </div> <div class="sourceCredit">(Added <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._95-225">Pub. L. 95–225, § 2(a)</a>, <span class="date" date="1978-02-06">Feb. 6, 1978</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/92_Stat._8">92 Stat. 8</a>, § 2253; renumbered § 2255 and amended <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._98-292">Pub. L. 98–292, § 5</a>, <span class="date" date="1984-05-21">May 21, 1984</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/98_Stat._205">98 Stat. 205</a>; renumbered § 2256, <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._99-500">Pub. L. 99–500, § 101(b) [title VII, § 703(a)]</a>, <span class="date" date="1986-10-18">Oct. 18, 1986</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/100_Stat._1783-39">100 Stat. 1783–39</a>, 1783–74, and <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._99-591">Pub. L. 99–591, § 101(b) [title VII, § 703(a)]</a>, <span class="date" date="1986-10-30">Oct. 30, 1986</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/100_Stat._3341-39">100 Stat. 3341–39</a>, 3341–74; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._99-628">Pub. L. 99–628, § 4</a>, <span class="date" date="1986-11-07">Nov. 7, 1986</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/100_Stat._3510">100 Stat. 3510</a>; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._100-690">Pub. L. 100–690, title VII</a>, §§ 7511(c), 7512(b), <span class="date" date="1988-11-18">Nov. 18, 1988</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/102_Stat._4485">102 Stat. 4485</a>, 4486; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._104-208">Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(a) [title I, § 121[2]</a>], <span class="date" date="1996-09-30">Sept. 30, 1996</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/110_Stat._3009">110 Stat. 3009</a>, 3009–26, 3009–27; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._108-21">Pub. L. 108–21, title V, § 502(a)</a>–(c), <span class="date" date="2003-04-30">Apr. 30, 2003</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/117_Stat._678">117 Stat. 678</a>, 679; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._110-401">Pub. L. 110–401, title III, § 302</a>, <span class="date" date="2008-10-13">Oct. 13, 2008</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/122_Stat._4242">122 Stat. 4242</a>; <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._115-299">Pub. L. 115–299, § 7(c)</a>, <span class="date" date="2018-12-07">Dec. 7, 2018</span>, <a href="/rio/citation/132_Stat._4389">132 Stat. 4389</a>.)</div> </div> </div></text> </div> <div class="tab-pane" id="tab_default_2">  <notes><div class="notes"> <hr class="footsep"/><br/><a class="footnote" href="#fn002152-ref" id="fn002152" name="fn002152">[1] </a><span class="footnote"> So in original. Probably should be “(8)(B)”.</span><br/></div><div class="notes"> <div class="note" topic="editorialNotes"><span class="heading centered"><strong>Editorial Notes</strong></span></div> <div class="note" topic="codification"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Codification</span> <p><a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._99-591">Pub. L. 99–591</a> is a corrected version of <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._99-500">Pub. L. 99–500</a>.</p> </div> <div class="note" topic="amendments"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Amendments</span> <p>2018—Par. (2)(A)(v), (B)(iii). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._115-299">Pub. L. 115–299</a> substituted “anus, genitals, or” for “genitals or”.</p> <p>2008—Par. (5). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._110-401">Pub. L. 110–401</a> struck out “and” before “data stored” and inserted “, and data which is capable of conversion into a visual image that has been transmitted by any means, whether or not stored in a permanent format” before semicolon at end.</p> <p>2003—Par. (2). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._108-21">Pub. L. 108–21, § 502(b)</a>, amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows:</p> <p>“(2) ‘<a aria-label="Definitions - sexually explicit conduct" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-821371409-1416780790&term_occur=999&term_src=">sexually explicit conduct</a>’ means actual or simulated—</p> <p>“(A) sexual intercourse, including genital-genital, oral-genital, anal-genital, or oral-anal, whether between persons of the same or opposite <a aria-label="Definitions - sex" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-113766-970642657&term_occur=999&term_src=">sex</a>;</p> <p>“(B) bestiality;</p> <p>“(C) masturbation;</p> <p>“(D) sadistic or masochistic abuse; or</p> <p>“(E) lascivious exhibition of the genitals or pubic area of any person;”.</p> <p>Par. (8)(B). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._108-21">Pub. L. 108–21, § 502(a)(1)</a>, amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: “such<a aria-label="Definitions - visual depiction " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1423563549-1416780787&term_occur=999&term_src="> visual depiction </a>is, or appears to be, of a<a aria-label="Definitions - minor " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-103901109-1416780791&term_occur=999&term_src="> minor </a>engaging in<a aria-label="Definitions - sexually explicit conduct;" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-821371409-1416780790&term_occur=999&term_src="> sexually explicit conduct;</a>”.</p> <p>Par. (8)(C). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._108-21">Pub. L. 108–21, § 502(a)(2)</a>, substituted a period for “; or” at end.</p> <p>Par. (8)(D). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._108-21">Pub. L. 108–21, § 502(a)(3)</a>, struck out subpar. (D) which read as follows: “such<a aria-label="Definitions - visual depiction " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1423563549-1416780787&term_occur=999&term_src="> visual depiction </a>is advertised, promoted, presented, described, or distributed in such a manner that conveys the impression that the material is or contains a<a aria-label="Definitions - visual depiction " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1423563549-1416780787&term_occur=999&term_src="> visual depiction </a>of a<a aria-label="Definitions - minor " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-103901109-1416780791&term_occur=999&term_src="> minor </a>engaging in<a aria-label="Definitions - sexually explicit conduct;" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-821371409-1416780790&term_occur=999&term_src="> sexually explicit conduct;</a> and”.</p> <p>Pars. (10), (11). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._108-21">Pub. L. 108–21, § 502(c)</a>, added pars. (10) and (11).</p> <p>1996—Par. (5). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._104-208">Pub. L. 104–208, § 101(a) [title I, § 121[2(1)]</a>], inserted “, and data stored on<a aria-label="Definitions - computer " class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-599163109-1416780786&term_occur=999&term_src="> computer </a>disk or by electronic means which is capable of conversion into a visual image” before semicolon at end.</p> <p>Pars. (8), (9). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._104-208">Pub. L. 104–208, § 101(a) [title I, § 121[2(2)–(4)]</a>], added pars. (8) and (9).</p> <p>1988—Par. (6). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._100-690">Pub. L. 100–690, § 7511(c)</a>, added par. (6).</p> <p>Par. (7). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._100-690">Pub. L. 100–690, § 7512(b)</a>, added par. (7).</p> <p>1986—<a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._99-500">Pub. L. 99–500</a> and <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._99-591">Pub. L. 99–591</a> renumbered <a href="/uscode/text/18/2255">section 2255 of this title</a> as this section.</p> <p>Par. (5). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._99-628">Pub. L. 99–628</a>, which directed that par. (5) be added to <a href="/uscode/text/18/2255">section 2255 of this title</a>, was executed by adding par. (5) to <a href="/uscode/text/18/2256">section 2256 of this title</a> to reflect the probable intent of <span link="https://liicornell.org/liifedent/congress" occur="1" src="named_federal_agencies">Congress</span> and the renumbering of section 2255 as 2256 by <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._99-500">Pub. L. 99–500</a> and <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._99-591">Pub. L. 99–591</a>.</p> <p>1984—<a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._98-292">Pub. L. 98–292, § 5(b)</a>, renumbered <a href="/uscode/text/18/2253">section 2253 of this title</a> as this section.</p> <p>Par. (1). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._98-292">Pub. L. 98–292, § 5(a)(1)</a>, substituted “eighteen” for “sixteen”.</p> <p>Par. (2)(D). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._98-292">Pub. L. 98–292, § 5(a)(2)</a>, (3), substituted “sadistic or masochistic” for “sado-masochistic” and struck out “(for the purpose of sexual stimulation)” after “abuse”.</p> <p>Par. (2)(E). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._98-292">Pub. L. 98–292, § 5(a)(4)</a>, substituted “lascivious” for “lewd”.</p> <p>Par. (3). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._98-292">Pub. L. 98–292, § 5(a)(5)</a>, struck out “, for pecuniary profit” after “advertising”.</p> <p>Par. (4). <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._98-292">Pub. L. 98–292, § 5(a)(6)</a>, substituted “ <a aria-label="Definitions - ‘organization’" class="colorbox-load definedterm" href="/definitions/uscode.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=18-USC-1178922291-1416780788&term_occur=999&term_src=">‘organization’</a> means a person other than an individual” for “ ‘visual or print medium’ means any film, photograph, negative, slide, book, magazine, or other visual or print medium”.</p> </div> <div class="note" topic="statutoryNotes"><span class="heading centered"><strong>Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries</strong></span></div> <div class="note" topic="miscellaneous"><span class="heading centered smallCaps">Confirmation of Intent of <span link="https://liicornell.org/liifedent/congress" markup="no-show" occur="2" src="named_federal_agencies">Congress</span> in Enacting Sections 2252 and 2256 of This Title</span> <p>For provisions declaring and confirming intent of <span link="https://liicornell.org/liifedent/congress" occur="3" src="named_federal_agencies">Congress</span> in enacting this section, see <a href="/rio/citation/Pub._L._103-322">section 160003(a) of Pub. 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