### Question
Can you define what sex offense against a minor means?


### Answer
**Sex offense against a minor** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 16935a*:

> a specified offense against a minor, as defined in section 111 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (42 U.S.C. 16911)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16935a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 151-CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER I-SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION > Part A&ndash;1-Advanced Notification of Traveling Sex Offenders**

