### Question
How does the law define tier I sex offender?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16911*, **tier I sex offender** is defined as:

> a sex offender other than a tier II or tier III sex offender

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16911*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 151-CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER I-SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION > Part A-Sex Offender Registration and Notification**

