### Question
How does the law define National Sex Offender Registry" means the National Sex Offender Registry established by section 119 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (42 U.S.C. 16919).[1](#21502_1_target)


#### (9) Sex offender under SORNA


The term "sex offender under SORNA" has the meaning given the term "sex offender" in section 111 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (42 U.S.C. 16911).[1](#21502_1_target)


#### (10) Sex offense against a minor


#### (A) In general


The term "sex offense against a minor?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 21502*, **National Sex Offender Registry" means the National Sex Offender Registry established by section 119 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (42 U.S.C. 16919).[1](#21502_1_target)


#### (9) Sex offender under SORNA


The term "sex offender under SORNA" has the meaning given the term "sex offender" in section 111 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (42 U.S.C. 16911).[1](#21502_1_target)


#### (10) Sex offense against a minor


#### (A) In general


The term "sex offense against a minor** is defined as:

> a specified offense against a minor, as defined in section 111 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (42 U.S.C. 16911).[1](#21502_1_target)


#### (B) Other offenses


The term "sex offense against a minor" includes a sex offense described in section 111(5)(A) of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (42 U.S.C. 16911(5)(A)) [1](#21502_1_target) that is a specified offense against a minor, as defined in paragraph (7) of such section, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit such an offense

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 21502*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 215-ADVANCED NOTIFICATION OF TRAVELING SEX OFFENDERS**

