### Question
How does CRIMES define produces?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 2257*, **produces** is defined as:

> to produce, manufacture, or publish any book, magazine, periodical, film, video tape or other similar matter and includes the duplication, reproduction, or reissuing of any such matter, but does not include mere distribution or any other activity which does not involve hiring, contracting for managing, or otherwise arranging for the participation of the performers depicted

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 2257*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 110-SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND OTHER ABUSE OF CHILDREN**

