Child Protection Act of 1984

Summary

Child Protection Act of 1983 - Amends the Federal criminal code dealing with the sexual exploitation of children. Increases the penalties for the sexual exploitation of children from $10,000 to $100,000 and, on a subsequent conviction from $15,000 to $200,000. Prohibits the distribution involving the sexual exploitation of minors even if the material is not found to be "obscene." Eliminates the requirement that persons distributing such material in interstate commerce do so for purposes of sale. Raises the age of a minor to include any person under the age of eighteen. Redefines "sexually explicit conduct" to exclude simulated conduct when there is little or no possibility of harm to the minor and when there is redeeming social, literary, educational, scientific or artistic value. Permits authorization for the interception of wire or oral communications in the investigation of such offenses.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 22 May 1984

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 30 March 1984

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 14 November 1983

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 10 November 1983

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 July 1983

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