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


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

> a sex offender other than a tier III sex offender whose offense is punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year and—


(A) is comparable to or more severe than the following offenses, when committed against a minor, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit such an offense against a minor:


(i) sex trafficking (as described in section 1591 of title 18)

#### 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**

