22 USC 212b - Unique passport identifiers for covered sex offenders

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 212b.

Unique passport identifiers for covered sex offenders

(a)

In general

(b)

Authority to use unique passport identifiers

(1)

In general

(2)

Authority to reissue

(3)

Clarification with respect to continuing registration

(c)

Defined terms

In this section—

(1)

the term “covered sex offender” means an individual who—

(A)

is a sex offender, as defined in section 21503(f) of title 34; and

(B)

is currently required to register under the sex offender registration program of any jurisdiction;

(2)

the term “unique identifier” means any visual designation affixed to a conspicuous location on the passport indicating that the individual is a covered sex offender; and

(3)

the term “passport” means a passport book or passport card.

(d)

Prohibition

(e)

Disclosure

(f)

Effective date

(Pub. L. 110–457, title II, § 240, as added Pub. L. 114–119, § 8, Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 24; amended Pub. L. 117–347, title III, § 323(b), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6207.)

cite as: 22 USC 212b