2017 US Code
Title 15 - Commerce and Trade
Chapter 91A - Promoting a Safe Internet for Children
Sec. 6551 - Internet safety

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Citation 15 U.S.C. § 6551 (2017)
Section Name §6551. Internet safety
Section Text

For the purposes of this chapter, the issue of Internet safety includes issues regarding the use of the Internet in a manner that promotes safe online activity for children, protects children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, and helps parents shield their children from material that is inappropriate for minors.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 110–385, title II, §211, Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4102.)

Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this title", meaning title II of Pub. L. 110–385, Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4102, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note below and Tables.

SHORT TITLE

Pub. L. 110–385, title II, §201(a), Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4102, provided that: "This title [enacting this chapter and amending sections 254 and 503 of Title 47, Telecommunications] may be cited as the 'Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act'."

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE
CHAPTER 91A - PROMOTING A SAFE INTERNET FOR CHILDREN
Sec. 6551 - Internet safety
Contains section 6551
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Short Titles 'Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act'."
Statutes at Large References 122 Stat. 4102
Public Law References Public Law 110-385
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