### Question
How does the law define harmful to minors?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 9134*, **harmful to minors** is defined as:

> 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:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 9134*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 72-MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER II-LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY > Part 1-Basic Program Requirements**

