tier II sex offender
Defined in 2 places across 2 titles — 1 distinct definitions of the United States Code.
The term “tier II sex offender” means a sex offender other than a tier III sex offender whose offense is punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year and—
(A) is comparable to or more severe than the following offenses, when committed against a minor, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit such an offense against a minor:
(i) sex trafficking (as described in section 1591 of title 18);
(ii) coercion and enticement (as described in section 2422(b) of title 18);
(iii) transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity (as described in section 2423(a)) 1 of title 18;
(iv) abusive sexual contact (as described in section 2244 of title 18);
(B) involves—
(i) use of a minor in a sexual performance;
(ii) solicitation of a minor to practice prostitution; or
(iii) production or distribution of child pornography; or
(C) occurs after the offender becomes a tier I sex offender.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2017–present34 U.S.C. § 20911Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Relevant definitions, including Amie Zyla expansion of sex offender definition and expanded inclusion of child predators · in this subchapter
- 2006–present42 U.S.C. § 16911The Public Health and Welfare · Relevant definitions, including Amie Zyla expansion of sex offender definition and expanded inclusion of child predators · in this subchapter