### Question
Can you define what harmful to minors means?


### Answer
**Harmful to minors** is defined as the following in *47 U.S.C. § 254*:

> any picture, image, graphic image file, or other visual depiction that—


(i) taken as a whole and with respect to minors, appeals to a prurient interest in nudity, sex, or excretion

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 254*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part II-Development of Competitive Markets**

