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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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