Section 2426 - Repeat offenders(a) MAXIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT.-The maximum term of imprisonment for a violation of this chapter after a prior sex offense conviction shall be 3 times the term of imprisonment otherwise provided by this chapter, unless section 3559(e) applies.(b) DEFINITIONS.-In this section-(1) the term "prior sex offense conviction" means a conviction for an offense-(A) under this chapter, chapter 109A, chapter 110, or section 1591; or(B) under State law for an offense consisting of conduct that would have been an offense under a chapter referred to in subparagraph (A) if the conduct had occurred within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States; and(2) the term "State" means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.Added Pub. L. 105-314, title I, §104(a), Oct. 30, 1998, 112 Stat. 2976; amended Pub. L. 108-21, title I, §106(b), Apr. 30, 2003, 117 Stat. 655; Pub. L. 110-457, title II, §224(c), Dec. 23, 2008, 122 Stat. 5072; Pub. L. 115-392, §11(2), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5255.EDITORIAL NOTES
AMENDMENTS2018-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115-392, §11(2)(A), substituted "3 times" for "twice". Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 115-392, §11(2)(B), substituted "subparagraph (A)" for "paragraph (1)". 2008-Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 110-457 substituted "chapter 110, or section 1591" for "or chapter 110". 2003-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108-21 inserted ", unless section 3559(e) applies" before period at end.