### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define State sex offense?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 3559*, **State sex offense** is defined as:

> an offense under State law that is punishable by more than one year in prison and consists of conduct that would be a Federal sex offense if, to the extent or in the manner specified in the applicable provision of this title—


(i) the offense involved interstate or foreign commerce, or the use of the mails

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3559*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 227-SENTENCES > SUBCHAPTER A-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

