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Federal Child Pornography Statutes

  • 18 USC § 2251
Production of child pornography (mandatory min. 15 yrs; max 30 years)
  • 18 USC § 2251A
Selling or buying children for sexual exploitation (mandatory min. 30 yrs; max life)
  • 18 USC § 2252
Possession, distribution and receipt of child pornography (mandatory min 5 yrs for distribution or receipt; max 20 years)
  • 18 USC § 2252A
Possession, distribution and receipt of child pornography (mandatory min 5 yrs for distribution or receipt; max 20 years)
  • 18 USC § 2260
Importation of child pornography (max 10 years)


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