18 U.S.C. § 2256

18 U.S.C. § 2256 is a federal law that defines key terms related to child pornography offenses. It clarifies what constitutes visual depictions involving minors, including photographs, videos, and digital images, and specifies their classification (e.g., sexually explicit, realistic who appear to be minors). The statute also provides definitions for related terms such as "sexual conduct" and describes how to determine the age of minors depicted. This helps ensure consistent legal interpretation and enforcement against offenses involving child exploitation and abuse through visual media.